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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: $36,005

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $32,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $31,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $63,195
Base Invoice $27,404 $60,035
Third-row seat 875  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
AWD 2,320  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   0
4WD   3,575
Third-row seat 744  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 327  
All-weather floor mats 64 67
AWD 2,112  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   0
4WD   3,396
Options (change) 5,910 3,650
Options (change) 5,242 3,463
Destination 815 1,195
Total Price $36,005 $68,040
Total Invoice $33,461 $64,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,497
Model Year20102016
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimXLTBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8380hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16275/55-20
Total Price$36,005$68,040
Adjustments for Features0-11,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,005$56,750
Total Invoice$33,461$64,693
Adjustments for Features0-10,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,461$53,958

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20102016
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimXLTBase
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
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
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
Power-deployable running boards $750
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Heated mirrors $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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,950$16,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,735

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20102016
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 XLT

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 row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator

Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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