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Used 2018 Lincoln MKT Wagon Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Lincoln MKT is a large luxury crossover wagon with three rows of seats. It's offered in two trim levels: Premiere and Reserve. Seven-passenger seating is standard, but optional second-row captain's chairs reduce capacity to six. The MKT Premiere has a 3.7-liter V6 (303 horsepower, 278 pound-feet of torque), and the MKT Reserve gets a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 (365 hp, 350 lb-ft of torque). Both have a six-speed automatic transmission. We like the added power of the Reserve, but either way you'll be getting plenty of standard features.

The Premiere, which is front-wheel-drive only, comes with features such as 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, automatic wipers, keyless ignition and entry, remote engine start, a fixed glass sunroof, rear parking sensors, a power liftgate and a rearview camera. Inside, you'll find tri-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated power front seats, 60/40-split folding second-row seats with heating (outboard only), 50/50-split folding third-row seats, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, driver-seat memory settings and retractable manual second-row sunshades. Technology features include the Sync 3 infotainment system, an 8-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone app integration, and a 10-speaker sound system.

The Reserve trim level is equipped similarly but adds adaptive suspension dampers and standard all-wheel drive.

With the Reserve, you can also add extra optional features. We recommend the optional Elite package, which provides a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, power-folding third-row seats (including a tailgate seating feature), a heated steering wheel, a navigation system and a 14-speaker premium audio system. The optional Technology package (available only in combination with the Elite package) includes adaptive cruise control, a forward collision warning system, a lane departure warning and intervention system, and an automatic parallel parking assist system.

Stand-alone options for the Reserve model include 20-inch wheels, heated and ventilated sliding second-row captain's chairs (reducing capacity from seven to six passengers), a second-row refrigerator console (between the captain's chairs), a panoramic power sunroof and a rear-seat entertainment system.

Which MKT trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you're looking at the 2018 Lincoln MKT, we suggest checking out the Reserve. It's the only trim level with the turbocharged V6, which we prefer for its quicker and more authoritative acceleration, particularly when hauling extra passengers and towing. In addition to the stronger engine, you also get an adaptive suspension for better handling and standard all-wheel drive. After that, it's just a matter of deciding whether you want the Reserve's optional packages. Since they add most of the MKT's advanced driver safety aids, we'd say get these, too.

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Cleburne, TX
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MKT Premiere
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3.7L 6cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
303 hp @ 6,500 rpm
365 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Engine torque
278 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
350 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
Engine displacement
3.7 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/55R19
235/55R19
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
16 / 24 / 19 MPG
15 / 21 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.6 gal.
18.6 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
298 / 446 miles
279 / 391 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
42.4 ft.
41.5 ft.
Curb weight
4,702 lb.
4,942 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
85.7 in.
85.7 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.0 in.
76.0 in.
Height
67.4 in.
67.4 in.
Length
207.6 in.
207.6 in.
Wheelbase
117.9 in.
117.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
17.9 cu. ft.
17.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
Front Leg Room
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.6 in.
58.6 in.
Rear Head Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.8 in.
41.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Hazelnut, premium leather
Charcoal Black, premium leather
Light Dune, premium leather
Hazelnut, premium leather
Charcoal Black, premium leather
Light Dune, premium leather
Exterior
Black Velvet
Blue Diamond Metallic
Ivory Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat
Iced Mocha Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Ingot Silver Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Black Velvet
Iced Mocha Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Ingot Silver Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Blue Diamond Metallic
Ivory Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat