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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: $46,715

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,734

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $57,630
Base Invoice $32,901 $54,171
Navigation system 1,995  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Power-deployable running boards 695  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 385 345
Sunroof 850 995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,320  
255/50R20 630  
275/55R20   1,310
4WD   2,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Navigation system 1,696  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Power-deployable running boards 591  
All-weather floor mats 64 66
Remote start 327 300
Sunroof 723 866
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
AWD 2,112  
255/50R20 536  
275/55R20   1,140
4WD   2,697
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,736
Options (change) 10,350 7,620
Options (change) 9,018 6,805
Destination 815 995
Total Price $46,715 $66,245
Total Invoice $42,734 $61,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,102
Model Year20092011
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$46,715$66,245
Adjustments for Features0-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,715$61,825
Total Invoice$42,734$61,971
Adjustments for Features0-4,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,734$57,836

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20092011
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Total Value of Features$4,700$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,135

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,706 lb.6,059 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator

275/55R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
275/55R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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