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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: $39,445

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,476

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $48,745
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $44,956
Luxury Package 1,700    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
235/65R18 595    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850 995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     595
Luxury Package 1,445    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
235/65R18 506    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723 836
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,088
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     500
Options (change) 8,600 6,305 2,885
Options (change) 7,313 5,362 2,424
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $39,445 $39,465 $52,555
Total Invoice $35,476 $35,585 $48,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,943
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17255/70-18
Total Price$39,445$39,465$52,555
Adjustments for Features00-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$39,465$49,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$35,476$35,585$48,305
Adjustments for Features00-2,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,476$35,585$45,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Conversation mirror  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,025$2,025$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,886

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in119.0 in
Length193.4 in208.4 in
Width73.7 in78.8 in
Height72.8 in77.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.5,873 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 in37.5 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 Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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