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Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,505

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,387

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $3,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,370 $43,100
Base Invoice $41,202 $40,191
Elite Package 3,500  
Class III trailer hitch 595  
Refrigerated storage compartment 895  
Second-row buckets 995 695
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Inflatable rear seat belts 250  
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0  
Package 401A   4,300
Trailer Tow Package   570
Cargo cover   130
Second-row high console   150
Elite Package 3,115  
Class III trailer hitch 530  
Refrigerated storage compartment 797  
Second-row buckets 886 607
All-weather floor mats 67 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,741
Inflatable rear seat belts 223  
3.5L V6 1,895  
AWD 0  
Package 401A   3,752
Trailer Tow Package   497
Cargo cover   114
Second-row high console   132
Options (change) 11,895 9,510
Options (change) 10,709 8,301
Destination 925 895
Total Price $56,190 $53,505
Total Invoice $52,836 $49,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,014
Model Year20162015
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$56,190$53,505
Adjustments for Features-2,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,600$53,505
Total Invoice$52,836$49,387
Adjustments for Features-2,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,401$49,387

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,915$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4350

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
ModelMKTExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length207.6 in197.1 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,942 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		39.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		75.9 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested310098%
Total Not Requested502%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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