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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: $49,595

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,464

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,575 $37,535
Base Invoice $37,597 $34,952
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Elite Package 5,730  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,095
AWD 1,950 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A   4,305
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Class II trailer hitch 352  
Elite Package 5,099  
Adaptive cruise control 1,153  
All-weather floor mats 67 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,798
AWD 1,852 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A   3,659
Polished alloy wheels   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 11,440 11,235
Options (change) 10,299 9,687
Destination 895 825
Total Price $51,910 $49,595
Total Invoice $48,791 $45,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,550
Model Year20132011
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,910$49,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,910$47,170
Total Invoice$48,791$45,464
Adjustments for Features0-2,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,791$43,241

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,975$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,223

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
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.4,752 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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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320078%
Total Not Requested90022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested302576%
Total Not Requested95024%

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