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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $795

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,935

Lincoln Town Car Signature L   
Difference: $1,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelTown CarExplorer
TrimSignature LPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $50,525 $53,940
Base Invoice $46,343 $51,512
Navigation system 2,995  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Polished alloy wheels 895  
Navigation system 2,576  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Polished alloy wheels 770  
Options (change) 4,385 0
Options (change) 3,772 0
Destination 820 995
Total Price $55,730 $54,935
Total Invoice $50,935 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,689
Model Year20062018
ModelTown CarExplorer
TrimSignature LPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine239hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20
Total Price$55,730$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-14,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,730$40,015
Total Invoice$50,935$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-14,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,935$38,246

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelTown CarExplorer
TrimSignature LPlatinum
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
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,840$18,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,261

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelTown CarExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.7 in112.6 in
Length221.4 in198.3 in
Width78.5 in78.9 in
Height59.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom45.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.081.7 ft3

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