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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: $42,110

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,659

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $36,955 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 510    
Rear bumper protector 160    
All-weather floor mats 75 55 55
AWD 1,950 2,320 2,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Elite Package 5,730    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875 375
Class II trailer hitch 454    
Rear bumper protector 143    
All-weather floor mats 67 47 47
AWD 1,853 2,111 2,117
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776    
Elite Package 5,099    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744 319
Options (change) 10,420 12,215 8,930
Options (change) 9,392 10,601 7,810
Destination 895 785 785
Total Price $50,215 $42,245 $42,110
Total Invoice $47,242 $38,659 $38,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,234
Model Year201520082008
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$50,215$42,245$42,110
Adjustments for Features-3,56000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,655$42,245$42,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$47,242$38,659$38,773
Adjustments for Features-3,34900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,893$38,659$38,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520082008
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 
911 assist$25  
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  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
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$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  
Total Value of Features$10,585$7,025$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,560$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,34900

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42510%
Total Not Requested367590%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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