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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: $48,575

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,126

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $3,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,845 $42,090
Base Invoice $34,871 $40,196
Navigation system 1,995  
Ultimate Package 695  
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Rear bumper protector 160  
All-weather floor mats 55 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,895 1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Remote start 345  
Heated second row seats 295  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 300  
AWD 1,750 2,150
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
3.5L V6   0
Polished alloy wheels   595
Navigation system 1,676  
Ultimate Package 584  
Class II trailer hitch 332  
Rear bumper protector 134  
All-weather floor mats 46 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,592 1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,676 1,895
Remote start 290  
Heated second row seats 248  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 252  
AWD 1,575 2,054
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
3.5L V6   0
Polished alloy wheels   565
Options (change) 9,880 7,125
Options (change) 8,405 6,780
Destination 850 995
Total Price $48,575 $50,210
Total Invoice $44,126 $47,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $650
Model Year20092018
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$48,575$50,210
Adjustments for Features0-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,575$45,505
Total Invoice$44,126$47,971
Adjustments for Features0-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,126$43,476

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $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 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,380$10,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,495

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelMKXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length186.5 in198.3 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height67.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,419 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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