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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,770

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $26,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,035

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $26,320

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Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $63,195
Base Invoice $30,178 $60,035
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Third-row seat 375  
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Navigation system 1,995  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115  
Power-folding third row seats 495  
Power-deployable running boards 695  
Remote start 385  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,325  
255/50R20 630  
Second-row high console   0
Sunroof   995
4WD   3,575
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Third-row seat 319  
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Navigation system 1,696  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97  
Power-folding third row seats 421  
Power-deployable running boards 591  
Remote start 326  
All-weather floor mats 47 67
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
AWD 2,117  
255/50R20 536  
Second-row high console   0
Sunroof   886
4WD   3,396
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776
Options (change) 11,590 6,640
Options (change) 10,072 6,125
Destination 785 1,195
Total Price $44,770 $71,030
Total Invoice $41,035 $67,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,303
Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8380hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$44,770$71,030
Adjustments for Features0-6,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,770$64,685
Total Invoice$41,035$67,355
Adjustments for Features0-6,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,035$61,338

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,125$11,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,017

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in119.0 in
Length193.4 in207.4 in
Width73.7 in78.8 in
Height72.8 in78.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.6,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in63.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in50.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft354.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3103.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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