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Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,360

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,023

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,840 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $33,051 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 395    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Roof rails 95    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,325
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Third-row seat   875 375
255/50R20   1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 332    
Navigation system 1,676 1,696 1,696
Roof rails 80    
All-weather floor mats 46 47 47
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,088 1,101 1,101
AWD 1,575 2,111 2,117
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Third-row seat   744 319
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 5,585 11,465 8,180
Options (change) 4,797 9,965 7,174
Destination 775 785 785
Total Price $42,200 $41,495 $41,360
Total Invoice $38,623 $38,023 $38,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $591
Model Year200820082008
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,200$41,495$41,360
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,190$41,495$41,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$38,623$38,023$38,137
Adjustments for Features-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,614$38,023$38,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,065$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-900

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelMKXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in113.7 in
Length186.5 in193.4 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height67.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,419 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

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