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Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,016

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,493

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelTown CarExplorer
TrimSignature LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $50,525 $37,535
Base Invoice $46,343 $34,952
Navigation system 2,995  
Polished alloy wheels 895 595
Package 301A   2,250
AWD   2,000
Navigation system 2,576  
Polished alloy wheels 770 506
Package 301A   1,913
AWD   1,820
Options (change) 3,890 4,845
Options (change) 3,346 4,239
Destination 820 825
Total Price $55,235 $43,205
Total Invoice $50,509 $40,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,537
Model Year20062011
ModelTown CarExplorer
TrimSignature LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine239hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20
Total Price$55,235$43,205
Adjustments for Features0-7,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,235$35,600
Total Invoice$50,509$40,016
Adjustments for Features0-7,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,509$32,972

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelTown CarExplorer
TrimSignature LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$3,250$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,044

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelTown CarExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.7 in112.6 in
Length221.4 in197.1 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height59.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,518 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom45.4 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
21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested82543%
Total Not Requested110057%

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