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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: $58,025

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $165

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,616

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,370 $53,940
Base Invoice $41,202 $51,512
Class III trailer hitch 595  
Elite Package 3,500  
Technology Package 2,000  
Refrigerated storage compartment 895  
Second-row buckets 995 695
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Inflatable rear seat belts 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0  
Cargo cover   130
Second-row high console   150
Class III trailer hitch 530  
Elite Package 3,115  
Technology Package 1,780  
Refrigerated storage compartment 797  
Second-row buckets 886 660
All-weather floor mats 67 114
Inflatable rear seat belts 223  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,895
3.5L V6 1,895  
AWD 0  
Cargo cover   124
Second-row high console   144
Options (change) 13,895 3,090
Options (change) 12,489 2,937
Destination 925 995
Total Price $58,190 $58,025
Total Invoice $54,616 $55,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $691
Model Year20162018
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$58,190$58,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,190$56,435
Total Invoice$54,616$55,444
Adjustments for Features0-1,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,616$53,925

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
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 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rails $250
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,490$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,519

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelMKTExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.6 in
Length207.6 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,942 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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