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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: $44,865

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $26,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,220

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $27,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $63,195
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $60,035
Luxury Package 1,700    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
235/65R18 595    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850 995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225  
Second-row high console     0
4WD     3,575
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Luxury Package 1,445    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
235/65R18 506    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723 886
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980  
Second-row high console     0
4WD     3,396
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776
Options (change) 14,020 11,725 6,565
Options (change) 12,057 10,106 6,058
Destination 645 645 1,195
Total Price $44,865 $44,885 $70,955
Total Invoice $40,220 $40,329 $67,288

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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: $19,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,529
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8380hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17275/55-20
Total Price$44,865$44,885$70,955
Adjustments for Features00-6,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,865$44,885$64,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$40,220$40,329$67,288
Adjustments for Features00-6,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,220$40,329$60,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
All-terrain tires $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,050$12,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,539

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20062017
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 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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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?
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?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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