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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: $56,960

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,426

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimElitePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,025 $52,970
Base Invoice $46,574 $50,587
Class III trailer hitch 595  
Technology Package 2,000  
Refrigerated storage compartment 895  
Second-row buckets 995 695
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Inflatable rear seat belts 250  
Cargo cover   130
Second-row high console   150
Class III trailer hitch 530  
Technology Package 1,780  
Refrigerated storage compartment 797  
Second-row buckets 886 660
All-weather floor mats 67 71
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,895
Inflatable rear seat belts 223  
Cargo cover   124
Second-row high console   144
Options (change) 8,400 3,045
Options (change) 7,479 2,894
Destination 925 945
Total Price $58,350 $56,960
Total Invoice $54,978 $54,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,818
Model Year20172016
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimElitePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$58,350$56,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,350$55,635
Total Invoice$54,978$54,426
Adjustments for Features0-1,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,978$53,160

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172016
ModelMKTExplorer
TrimElitePlatinum
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 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 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rails $250
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
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$5,415$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,266

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172016
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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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