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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: $44,365

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,499

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,845 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $35,786 $29,319 $32,901
Class II trailer hitch 395    
Navigation system 1,995 2,505 1,995
Rear bumper protector 160    
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Remote start 345 385 385
AWD 1,850 2,320 2,320
Panoramic sunroof 1,895    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 332    
Navigation system 1,676 2,129 1,696
Rear bumper protector 134    
All-weather floor mats 46 64 64
Remote start 290 327 327
AWD 1,665 2,112 2,112
Panoramic sunroof 1,592    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,676    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 8,690 11,935 8,860
Options (change) 7,411 10,365 7,751
Destination 850 815 815
Total Price $48,385 $44,365 $45,225
Total Invoice $44,047 $40,499 $41,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,624
Model Year201020092009
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 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$48,385$44,365$45,225
Adjustments for Features-1,0150-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,370$44,365$44,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$44,047$40,499$41,467
Adjustments for Features-9240-779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,123$40,499$40,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$189

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020092009
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$8,390$7,375$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-9240-779

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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