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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: $50,145

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,959

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMKXMKXExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,315 $53,475 $37,855
Base Invoice $42,596 $49,999 $35,268
Class II trailer hitch 645 645  
Cargo Utility Package 365 365  
Revel 13 speakers 1,155    
Driver Assistance Package 1,650 1,650  
Climate Package 595 595  
Technology Package 1,720 1,720  
Roof rails 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Inflatable rear seat belts 250    
Polished alloy wheels 1,300 1,300 595
AWD 2,495 2,495 2,000
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Class II trailer hitch 574 574  
Cargo Utility Package 325 325  
Revel 13 speakers 1,028    
Driver Assistance Package 1,469 1,469  
Climate Package 530 530  
Technology Package 1,531 1,531  
Roof rails 174 174  
All-weather floor mats 67 67 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776 1,696
Inflatable rear seat belts 223    
Polished alloy wheels 1,157 1,157 506
AWD 2,346 2,333 1,820
Trailer Tow Package     484
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 12,440 11,035 11,465
Options (change) 11,200 9,936 9,866
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $58,680 $65,435 $50,145
Total Invoice $54,721 $60,860 $45,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,181
Model Year201620162012
ModelMKXMKXExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6303hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-21265/40-21255/50-20
Total Price$58,680$65,435$50,145
Adjustments for Features-1,695-4,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,985$61,140$50,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$0
Total Invoice$54,721$60,860$45,959
Adjustments for Features-1,581-3,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,140$56,865$45,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162012
ModelMKXMKXExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,145$11,745$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$4,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,581-3,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelMKXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length190.0 in197.1 in
Width76.1 in78.9 in
Height66.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 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
37.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested21554%
Total Not Requested18046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested21554%
Total Not Requested18046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested372589%
Total Not Requested45011%

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