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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: $49,435

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,540

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $52,355
Base Invoice $35,622 $47,168
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Second-row high console 150  
Second-row buckets 695  
Polished alloy wheels 595 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers   2,995
Xenon HID headlights   495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,415
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Package 302A / 303A 4,013  
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Second-row high console 132  
Second-row buckets 607  
Polished alloy wheels 519 584
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers   2,516
Xenon HID headlights   41
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,188
Options (change) 10,340 5,600
Options (change) 9,023 4,329
Destination 895 820
Total Price $49,435 $58,775
Total Invoice $45,540 $52,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,075
Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/70-18
Total Price$49,435$58,775
Adjustments for Features-3,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,855$58,775
Total Invoice$45,540$52,317
Adjustments for Features-3,2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,242$52,317

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Front side airbags$350 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 
Air springs, auto-leveling $700
Total Value of Features$10,895$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.8 in
Length197.1 in207.5 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in
Height70.4 in77.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.5,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in52.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft354.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3104.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested197544%
Total Not Requested250056%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator Ultimate

THX-certified, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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