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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: $44,210

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $41,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,663

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $41,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigatorNavigatorNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $76,055 $81,205 $93,705
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $71,872 $76,333 $87,567
Rear HVAC unit 650 650      
Third-row seat 845 845      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150      
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Luxury Package 1,700        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795      
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Power-folding third row seats 495 495      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Sunroof 850 850      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295      
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 2,655 0  
CD player     225 225  
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package     1,865 1,865  
Panoramic sunroof     1,995    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995 1,995
Second-row high console       0 0
Rear HVAC unit 553 553      
Third-row seat 718 718      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128      
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Luxury Package 1,445        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676      
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Power-folding third row seats 421 421      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Sunroof 723 723      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101      
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 2,521 0  
CD player     200 200  
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package     1,660 1,660  
Panoramic sunroof     1,776    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776 1,776 1,776
Second-row high console       0 0
Options (change) 13,365 11,665 8,735 4,085 1,995
Options (change) 11,500 10,055 7,933 3,636 1,776
Destination 645 645 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $44,210 $44,825 $85,985 $86,485 $96,895
Total Invoice $39,663 $40,278 $81,000 $81,164 $90,538

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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: $30,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,591
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigatorNavigatorNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8450hp V6450hp V6450hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T10T10T10
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 14?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$44,210$44,825$85,985$86,485$96,895
Adjustments for Features00-10,225-11,625-15,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,210$44,825$75,760$74,860$81,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$900$0$7,035
Total Invoice$39,663$40,278$81,000$81,164$90,538
Adjustments for Features00-9,632-10,910-14,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,663$40,278$71,368$70,254$76,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$1,114$0$6,268

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigatorNavigatorNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500$1500
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Curve control  $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Integrated trailer brake controller  $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row high console$250$250 $250$250
Semi-automated trailer reversing system  $200$200$200
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750$750
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
HDMI port  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SlingPlayer support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150$150$150
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350    
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,025$8,025$18,250$19,650$23,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$10,225$11,625$15,000
Value of Feature Adjustments00-9,632-10,910-14,016

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in122.5 in
Length193.4 in210.0 in
Width73.7 in79.9 in
Height72.8 in76.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in61.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in61.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in64.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in51.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft357.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3103.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator Select

CD player
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
HDMI port25No
SlingPlayer support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Electronic differential lock0No
Semi-automated trailer reversing system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator Reserve

CD player
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
HDMI port25No
SlingPlayer support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Electronic differential lock0No
Semi-automated trailer reversing system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator Black Label

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
HDMI port25No
SlingPlayer support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%

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