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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: $40,160

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,747

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $52,355
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $47,168
Luxury Package 1,290    
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,415
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Power-deployable running boards 695 695  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Power-deployable running boards w/ 2nd-row bench     0
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers     2,995
Polished alloy wheels     695
Luxury Package 1,097    
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,188
Power-folding third row seats 420 421  
Power-deployable running boards 591 591  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Power-deployable running boards w/ 2nd-row bench     0
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers     2,516
Polished alloy wheels     584
Options (change) 10,130 7,920 5,105
Options (change) 8,689 6,812 4,288
Destination 785 785 820
Total Price $40,160 $41,100 $58,280
Total Invoice $36,747 $37,775 $52,276

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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: $16,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,654
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/70-18
Total Price$40,160$41,100$58,280
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,160$40,850$56,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0
Total Invoice$36,747$37,775$52,276
Adjustments for Features0-230-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,747$37,545$50,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$798$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimEddie BauerLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console $250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Laminated front side windows  $200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25
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 
Air springs, auto-leveling  $700
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,825$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-1,875

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.8 in
Length193.4 in207.5 in
Width73.7 in78.7 in
Height72.8 in77.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in63.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft354.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3104.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
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 row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested67569%
Total Not Requested30031%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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 row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested67569%
Total Not Requested30031%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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%
Power-deployable running boards w/ 2nd-row bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-deployable running boards400Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat25No
Total Requested40070%
Total Not Requested17530%

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