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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: $57,950

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,366

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $2,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,235 $57,630
Base Invoice $50,839 $54,171
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Running boards 595  
Second-row high console 150  
Second-row buckets 695  
Rear bumper protector 75  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Remote start   345
Sunroof   995
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Running boards 565  
Second-row high console 144  
Second-row buckets 660  
Rear bumper protector 71  
All-weather floor mats 114 66
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,736
Remote start   300
Sunroof   866
Options (change) 3,770 3,410
Options (change) 3,582 2,968
Destination 945 995
Total Price $57,950 $62,035
Total Invoice $55,366 $58,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,805
Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/70-18
Total Price$57,950$62,035
Adjustments for Features-7,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,585$62,035
Total Invoice$55,366$58,134
Adjustments for Features-7,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,329$58,134

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,455$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.0 in
Length198.3 in208.4 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height70.0 in77.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.5,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in63.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in50.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft354.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3103.3 ft3

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