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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: $18,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,673

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $61,920
Base Invoice $35,268 $58,824
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
AWD 2,000  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Second-row buckets 750  
Second-row high console 100 0
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
4WD   3,575
Sunroof   995
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
AWD 1,820  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Second-row buckets 638  
Second-row high console 85 0
All-weather floor mats 64 67
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,776
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
4WD   3,397
Sunroof   886
Options (change) 12,300 6,640
Options (change) 10,580 6,126
Destination 825 1,195
Total Price $50,980 $69,755
Total Invoice $46,673 $66,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,841
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6380hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$50,980$69,755
Adjustments for Features0-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,980$69,090
Total Invoice$46,673$66,145
Adjustments for Features0-631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,673$65,514

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
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
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $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
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$8,865$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-631

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.0 in
Length197.1 in207.4 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height70.4 in78.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.6,069 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 in37.6 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator specs.

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 system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested180043%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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