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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: $43,305

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,695

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $52,355
Base Invoice $32,901 $47,168
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Navigation system 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,415
Sunroof 850  
Power-deployable running boards 695  
Power-deployable running boards w/ 2nd-row bench   0
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers   2,995
Polished alloy wheels   695
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Navigation system 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,188
Sunroof 723  
Power-deployable running boards 591  
Power-deployable running boards w/ 2nd-row bench   0
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers   2,516
Polished alloy wheels   584
Options (change) 6,940 5,105
Options (change) 5,979 4,288
Destination 815 820
Total Price $43,305 $58,280
Total Invoice $39,695 $52,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,832
Model Year20092006
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/70-18
Total Price$43,305$58,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,305$56,330
Total Invoice$39,695$52,276
Adjustments for Features0-1,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,695$50,527

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20092006
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags$350 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Class II trailer hitch$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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$2,690$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,749

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20092006
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 Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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