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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: $34,250

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,725

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelTown CarExplorerExplorer
TrimSignature LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,895 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $49,627 $27,273 $30,178
Polished alloy wheels 895    
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Polished alloy wheels 797    
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 895 4,220 1,310
Options (change) 797 3,667 1,192
Destination 945 785 785
Total Price $54,735 $34,250 $34,490
Total Invoice $51,369 $31,725 $32,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,848
Model Year201120082008
ModelTown CarExplorerExplorer
TrimSignature LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine239hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 980, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$54,735$34,250$34,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,735$32,950$32,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$51,369$31,725$32,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,204-1,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,369$30,521$30,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $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  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,090$5,390$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,204-1,632

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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