The Lincoln MKC competes in a lucrative and crowded field of competitors that are offering new models at a furious pace.
The BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 are new for this year, and offer the latest in bleeding-edge tech—including many of the safety features that the Lincoln lacks.
The Audi Q5 was new last year and boasts a new all-wheel-drive system that makes it more efficient than the Lincoln.
Buick’s Encore is a half-size smaller in size, and in price.
The Acura RDX is a compelling pick because of its conservative style, but is relatively aged compared to the crowd.
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The 2018 Lincoln MKC is a luxury compact crossover that’s a relative value compared to others. It’s an SUV with all the amenities, but without the cachet. |
Consider the 2018 Acura RDX if you’re after a budget-conscious crossover that rides and drives well. |
The Audi Q5 is certainly the segment's most modern offering, delivering a high degree of technology, comfort, and conservative style. |
The 2018 BMW X3 ventures into M territory, but doesn’t lose sight of its SUV duties. |
The 2018 Buick Encore does the pint-size crossover thing well, although it lacks some safety tech and gets pricey with options. |
With the new 2018 XC60, Volvo has cached all the XC90’s good data, and trimmed some fat from its code. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $33,355 | $36,000 | $41,500 | $42,650 | $22,990 | $41,500 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged I4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD |
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| Premiere FWD | FWD | 2.0 TFSI Premium | xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle | FWD 4-Door | T5 AWD Momentum |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2018 Lincoln MKC vs. 2018 Acura RDX | 2018 Lincoln MKC vs. 2018 Audi Q5 | 2018 Lincoln MKC vs. 2018 BMW X3 | 2018 Lincoln MKC vs. 2018 Buick Encore | 2018 Lincoln MKC vs. 2018 Volvo XC60 | |
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