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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: $52,565

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,375

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $4,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,575 $53,235
Base Invoice $37,597 $50,839
Elite Package 5,730  
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
Wood trim 495  
Rear bumper protector 160 75
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,950  
Elite Package 5,099  
Class II trailer hitch 352  
Adaptive cruise control 1,153  
Wood trim 441  
Rear bumper protector 143 71
All-weather floor mats 67 114
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,895
AWD 1,852  
Options (change) 12,095 2,190
Options (change) 10,883 2,080
Destination 895 945
Total Price $52,565 $56,370
Total Invoice $49,375 $53,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,545
Model Year20132017
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$52,565$56,370
Adjustments for Features0-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,565$50,055
Total Invoice$49,375$53,864
Adjustments for Features0-6,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,375$47,830

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
ModelMKXExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,034

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
ModelMKXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length186.7 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height67.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,548 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 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
32.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested385089%
Total Not Requested50011%

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