Lincoln MKX Lincoln MKX 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2014

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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: $45,795

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $5,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,643

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $5,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,840 $41,675
Base Invoice $33,051 $38,862
Ultimate Package 995  
Elite Package 4,595  
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Roof rails 95  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 1,750  
Package 401A   4,130
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Ultimate Package 836  
Elite Package 3,860  
Class II trailer hitch 332  
Roof rails 80  
All-weather floor mats 46 66
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,088  
AWD 1,575  
Package 401A   3,604
Trailer Tow Package   497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 9,180 8,365
Options (change) 7,817 7,300
Destination 775 895
Total Price $45,795 $50,935
Total Invoice $41,643 $47,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,792
Model Year20082014
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$45,795$50,935
Adjustments for Features0-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,795$47,015
Total Invoice$41,643$47,057
Adjustments for Features0-3,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,643$43,435

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,825$9,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,622

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
ModelMKXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length186.5 in197.1 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height67.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,419 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested142545%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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