2016 Lincoln MKX Crossover

The base version of the new mid-size crossover starts at $39,025, which is almost $800 less than what Lincoln charged for the previous-generation 2015 MKX ($39,795). This is obviously good news, but customers looking for a well-accessorized and personalized MKX will have to dig a lot deeper in their pockets.

Pricing of the various MKX versions brings it into previously uncharted territory. While the 2015 model was available in a single trim level, the 2016 MKX offers four equipment lines: Premiere ($39,025), Select ($42,315), Reserve ($46,080) and Black Label ($54,240). The prices correspond to 2WD versions, with AWD costing an additional $2,495 for each trim level.

So what does Lincoln offer for the price of the base MKX Premiere model? A 3.7-liter V6 engine, 18-inch alloy wheels, faux leather seats (power heated with memory at the front), proximity entry key, aluminum trim, a backup camera, and an 8-inch MyLincoln Touch infotainment display.

Standard features of the Select model include leather upholstery, power tailgate, power-folding door mirrors, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, wood trim, and a HomeLink garage-door opener.

The Reserve trim level adds 20-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, 10-speaker audio system, navigation, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. As for the range-topping Black Label, it gets a 19-speaker Revel II audio system, faux-suede headliner, inflatable rear seatbelt airbags and several unique "theme" packages.