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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: $7,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,499

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,545 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $37,202 $29,319 $32,901
Class II trailer hitch 395    
Navigation system 1,790 2,505 1,995
Premium Package 2,850    
Rear bumper protector 160    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
AWD 1,850 2,320 2,320
Panoramic sunroof 1,895    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325 630
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875  
Class II trailer hitch 344    
Navigation system 1,558 2,129 1,696
Premium Package 2,480    
Rear bumper protector 139    
All-weather floor mats 66 64 64
AWD 1,720 2,112 2,112
Panoramic sunroof 1,649    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,736    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127 536
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744  
Options (change) 11,010 11,935 8,860
Options (change) 9,692 10,365 7,751
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $51,430 $44,365 $45,225
Total Invoice $47,769 $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: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,908
Model Year201220092009
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,430$44,365$45,225
Adjustments for Features-3,6200-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,810$44,365$44,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$47,769$40,499$41,467
Adjustments for Features-3,3620-779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,407$40,499$40,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$189

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Total Value of Features$10,485$6,865$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3620-779

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
ModelMKXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in113.7 in
Length186.7 in193.4 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height67.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,548 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 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
32.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested-250-16%
Total Not Requested1825116%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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