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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: $41,870

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,673

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelMKXMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,560 $54,230 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $42,767 $49,705 $27,518 $29,578
Class II trailer hitch 645 645    
Roof rails 195 195    
Polished alloy wheels 1,300 1,300    
AWD 2,495 2,495    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Class II trailer hitch 574 574    
Roof rails 174 174    
Polished alloy wheels 1,157 1,157    
AWD 2,345 2,333    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 6,630 6,630 11,025 8,730
Options (change) 6,026 6,014 9,510 7,559
Destination 925 925 645 645
Total Price $54,115 $61,785 $41,870 $41,890
Total Invoice $49,718 $56,644 $37,673 $37,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,974
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelMKXMKXExplorerExplorer
TrimReserveBlack LabelEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6303hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 19290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-21265/40-21235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$54,115$61,785$41,870$41,890
Adjustments for Features-5,520-8,34500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,595$53,440$41,870$41,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,845$0$20
Total Invoice$49,718$56,644$37,673$37,782
Adjustments for Features-5,071-7,65100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,647$48,993$37,673$37,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,346$0$109

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820062006
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  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
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  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
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  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300   
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
All-terrain tires   $0
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,045$14,870$6,525$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,520$8,345$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,071-7,65100

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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