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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: $50,980

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,673

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $56,165
Base Invoice $35,268 $53,357
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Second-row high console 100  
Second-row buckets 750  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 595  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
275/55R20   1,310
Remote start   345
Sunroof   995
4WD   2,900
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Second-row high console 85  
Second-row buckets 638  
All-weather floor mats 64 67
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,776
Polished alloy wheels 506  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
275/55R20   1,166
Remote start   307
Sunroof   886
4WD   2,755
Options (change) 12,300 7,620
Options (change) 10,580 6,957
Destination 825 995
Total Price $50,980 $64,780
Total Invoice $46,673 $61,309

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,638
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$50,980$64,780
Adjustments for Features-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,885$64,780
Total Invoice$46,673$61,309
Adjustments for Features-1,0020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,671$61,309

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$9,365$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.0 in
Length197.1 in208.4 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height70.4 in77.8 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.6,059 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft354.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3103.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested207550%
Total Not Requested210050%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator

275/55R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
275/55R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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