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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: $11,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,659

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMKXMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,560 $53,475 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $42,827 $49,999 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 645 645    
Roof rails 195 195    
Rear bumper protector 175 175    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Polished alloy wheels 1,300 1,300    
AWD 2,495 2,495 2,320 2,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
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 574 574    
Roof rails 174 174    
Rear bumper protector 156 156    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 47 47
Polished alloy wheels 1,157 1,157    
AWD 2,345 2,333 2,111 2,117
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776    
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) 6,880 6,880 12,215 8,930
Options (change) 6,249 6,237 10,601 7,810
Destination 925 925 785 785
Total Price $53,365 $61,280 $42,245 $42,110
Total Invoice $50,001 $57,161 $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: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,046
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMKXMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6303hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 19190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-21265/40-21255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$53,365$61,280$42,245$42,110
Adjustments for Features-4,585-7,68500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,780$53,595$42,245$42,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,815$135$0
Total Invoice$50,001$57,161$38,659$38,773
Adjustments for Features-4,296-7,16800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,705$49,993$38,659$38,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,288$0$114

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMKXMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
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$11,485$14,585$6,900$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$7,685$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,296-7,16800

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
ModelMKXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length190.0 in193.4 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height66.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 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
37.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft383.7 ft3

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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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