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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: $52,820

Lincoln MKX Select   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,801

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelMKXMKXMKXExplorer
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,550 $45,560 $53,475 $43,100
Base Invoice $39,265 $42,827 $49,999 $40,191
Cargo Utility Package 365 365 365  
Revel 13 speakers 1,155 1,155    
Class II trailer hitch 645 645 645  
Rear bumper protector 175 175 175 75
Select PLUS Package 1,100      
Roof rails 195 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,895     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Inflatable rear seat belts 250 250    
AWD 2,495 2,495 2,495  
Trailer Tow Package       570
Package 401A       4,300
Cargo cover       130
Cargo tray       100
Cargo Utility Package 325 325 325  
Revel 13 speakers 1,028 1,028    
Class II trailer hitch 574 574 574  
Rear bumper protector 156 156 156 66
Select PLUS Package 979      
Roof rails 174 174 174  
All-weather floor mats 67 67 67 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,687     1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776 1,776 1,741
Inflatable rear seat belts 223 223    
AWD 2,357 2,345 2,333  
Trailer Tow Package       497
Package 401A       3,752
Cargo cover       114
Cargo tray       87
Options (change) 10,345 7,350 5,945 8,840
Options (change) 9,346 6,668 5,405 7,715
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $52,820 $53,835 $60,345 $52,835
Total Invoice $49,536 $50,420 $56,329 $48,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $938
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelMKXMKXMKXExplorer
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,820$53,835$60,345$52,835
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,050-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,820$53,385$57,295$52,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$4,475$0
Total Invoice$49,536$50,420$56,329$48,801
Adjustments for Features0-421-2,847-203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,536$49,999$53,482$48,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$463$3,946$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720172015
ModelMKXMKXMKXExplorer
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector   $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Stowable third row seats   $600
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,555$7,005$9,605$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,050$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421-2,847-203

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
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.4,921 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 Select

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%
Select PLUS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested292593%
Total Not Requested2257%

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