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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: $53,560

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $295

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,609

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $82

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,415 $43,100
Base Invoice $37,076 $40,191
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Rear bumper protector 160 75
Elite Package 7,500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295 1,150
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,850  
Package 401A   4,300
Trailer Tow Package   570
Cargo tray   100
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Class II trailer hitch 344  
Rear bumper protector 139 66
Elite Package 6,525  
Adaptive cruise control 1,127 1,004
All-weather floor mats 66 66
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,736 1,741
AWD 1,721  
Package 401A   3,752
Trailer Tow Package   497
Cargo tray   87
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 13,270 9,860
Options (change) 11,658 8,605
Destination 875 895
Total Price $53,560 $53,855
Total Invoice $49,609 $49,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,187
Model Year20112015
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$53,560$53,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,560$52,480
Total Invoice$49,609$49,691
Adjustments for Features0-1,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,609$48,422

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,269

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelMKXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length186.7 in197.1 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height67.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,548 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 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		32.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.6 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
245/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested302564%
Total Not Requested170036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested267585%
Total Not Requested47515%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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