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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: $34,855

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,483

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelMKXMKXMKXMKXExplorer
TrimPremiereSelectReserveBlack LabelXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,260 $41,550 $45,560 $53,475 $29,280
Base Invoice $36,347 $39,265 $42,827 $49,999 $27,404
Roof rails 195 195 195 195  
Rear bumper protector 175 175 175 175  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 75
AWD 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,320
Class II trailer hitch   645 645 645  
SYNC and Sirius Package         670
4.6L V8         1,310
Remote start         385
Roof rails 174 174 174 174  
Rear bumper protector 156 156 156 156  
All-weather floor mats 67 67 67 67 64
AWD 2,371 2,357 2,345 2,333 2,112
Class II trailer hitch   574 574 574  
SYNC and Sirius Package         569
4.6L V8         1,192
Remote start         327
Options (change) 2,940 3,585 3,585 3,585 4,760
Options (change) 2,768 3,328 3,316 3,304 4,264
Destination 925 925 925 925 815
Total Price $42,125 $46,060 $50,070 $57,985 $34,855
Total Invoice $40,040 $43,518 $47,068 $54,228 $32,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,942
Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelMKXMKXMKXMKXExplorer
TrimPremiereSelectReserveBlack LabelXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 1980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$42,125$46,060$50,070$57,985$34,855
Adjustments for Features-4,855-7,155-9,780-12,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$38,905$40,290$45,105$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$3,020$7,835$0
Total Invoice$40,040$43,518$47,068$54,228$32,483
Adjustments for Features-4,615-6,760-9,194-12,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,425$36,758$37,874$42,183$32,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,333$2,449$6,758$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017201720172010
ModelMKXMKXMKXMKXExplorer
TrimPremiereSelectReserveBlack LabelXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25 
Remote climate control  $25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200$200
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Roof rack    $300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200 
HD radio   $50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim $300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,205$11,505$14,130$17,230$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$7,155$9,780$12,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,615-6,760-9,194-12,0450

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
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%

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