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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: $46,360

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $41,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelExplorerNavigatorNavigator
TrimLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $82,490 $98,655
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275    
Navigation system 1,995    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Power-deployable running boards 695    
Remote start 385    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Sunroof 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
4WD w/low range 2,320 0  
CD player   225  
Second-row high console   0 0
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package   1,865  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234    
Navigation system 1,696    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Power-deployable running boards 591    
Remote start 327    
All-weather floor mats 64 67 67
Sunroof 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101    
4WD w/low range 2,112 0  
CD player   200  
Second-row high console   0 0
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package   1,660  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776 1,776
Options (change) 9,995 4,160 2,070
Options (change) 8,716 3,703 1,843
Destination 815 1,295 1,295
Total Price $46,360 $87,945 $102,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln Navigator Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,754
Model Year200920212021
ModelExplorerNavigatorNavigator
TrimLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8450hp V6450hp V6
TransmissionA6T10T10
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$46,360$87,945$102,020
Adjustments for Features0-10,485-14,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,360$77,460$87,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,600

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year200920212021
ModelExplorerNavigatorNavigator
TrimLimitedReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Integrated trailer brake controller $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Semi-automated trailer reversing system $200$200
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
HDMI port $25$25
Media drive$15  
SlingPlayer support $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Conversation mirror $25$25
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar 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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats $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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,715$18,200$22,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,485$14,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-596-460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20092021
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 Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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