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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: $34,945

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,697

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelTown CarExplorerExplorer
TrimSignature LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,895 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $49,627 $27,518 $29,578
Polished alloy wheels 895    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Polished alloy wheels 797    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Options (change) 895 4,100 1,805
Options (change) 797 3,534 1,583
Destination 945 645 645
Total Price $54,735 $34,945 $34,965
Total Invoice $51,369 $31,697 $31,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,293
Model Year201120062006
ModelTown CarExplorerExplorer
TrimSignature LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine239hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$54,735$34,945$34,965
Adjustments for Features0-685-685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,735$34,260$34,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$51,369$31,697$31,806
Adjustments for Features0-621-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,369$31,076$31,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$107

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120062006
ModelTown CarExplorerExplorer
TrimSignature LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,265$3,950$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-621-623

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
ModelTown CarExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.7 in113.7 in
Length221.4 in193.4 in
Width78.5 in73.7 in
Height59.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,518 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom45.4 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
21.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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