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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: $42,170

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $12,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,211

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelTown CarExplorerExplorer
TrimSignature LLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,895 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $49,627 $35,528 $38,027
Polished alloy wheels 895 595  
Package 301A   2,600  
Power liftgate     495
Polished alloy wheels 797 519  
Package 301A   2,269  
Power liftgate     432
Options (change) 895 3,195 495
Options (change) 797 2,788 432
Destination 945 895 895
Total Price $54,735 $42,190 $42,170
Total Invoice $51,369 $39,211 $39,354

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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: $19,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,366
Model Year201120132013
ModelTown CarExplorerExplorer
TrimSignature LLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine239hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,735$42,190$42,170
Adjustments for Features0-6,680-6,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,735$35,510$36,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$530
Total Invoice$51,369$39,211$39,354
Adjustments for Features0-6,208-5,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,369$33,003$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120132013
ModelTown CarExplorerExplorer
TrimSignature LLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,225$10,905$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,680$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,208-5,721

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Town Car vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112013
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 Weight4,519 lb.4,535 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

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested197593%

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