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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: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,375

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $2,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,575 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $37,597 $43,883 $51,512
Elite Package 5,730    
Class II trailer hitch 395    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295    
Wood trim 495    
Rear bumper protector 160    
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,950    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Elite Package 5,099    
Class II trailer hitch 352    
Adaptive cruise control 1,153    
Wood trim 441    
Rear bumper protector 143    
All-weather floor mats 67 114 114
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,895 1,895
AWD 1,852    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 12,095 7,685 2,115
Options (change) 10,883 7,300 2,009
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $52,565 $54,630 $57,050
Total Invoice $49,375 $52,178 $54,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $951
Model Year201320182018
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,565$54,630$57,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,900-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,565$50,730$50,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$49,375$52,178$54,516
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-6,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,375$48,453$48,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$29$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320182018
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,655$9,555$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,725-6,092

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested385089%
Total Not Requested50011%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested217560%
Total Not Requested146540%

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