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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: $51,270

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,348

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182014
ModelMKXMKXMKXExplorer
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,550 $46,560 $54,230 $41,675
Base Invoice $39,210 $42,767 $49,705 $38,862
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 85
Select PLUS Package 1,200      
Roof rails 195 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 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  
Package 401A       4,130
Trailer Tow Package       570
Cargo tray       115
Cargo cover       135
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 74
Select PLUS Package 1,068      
Roof rails 174 174 174  
All-weather floor mats 107 107 107 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  
Package 401A       3,604
Trailer Tow Package       497
Cargo tray       99
Cargo cover       118
Options (change) 10,490 7,395 5,990 8,700
Options (change) 9,475 6,708 5,445 7,591
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $53,965 $54,880 $61,145 $51,270
Total Invoice $49,610 $50,400 $56,075 $47,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,373
Model Year2018201820182014
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$53,965$54,880$61,145$51,270
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,675-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,965$54,430$57,470$51,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$3,505$0
Total Invoice$49,610$50,400$56,075$47,348
Adjustments for Features0-413-3,370-111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,610$49,987$52,705$47,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$377$3,095$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182014
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
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
Heated second row seats  $200 
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$6,630$7,080$10,305$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,675$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413-3,370-111

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182014
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested307596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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