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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: $47,750

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $36,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,776

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $35,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedSelect
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $76,055
Base Invoice $34,952 $71,872
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A 4,305  
Second-row buckets 750  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,995
Technology Package   2,640
CD player   225
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A 3,659  
Second-row buckets 638  
All-weather floor mats 64 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,776
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,776
Technology Package   2,349
CD player   200
Options (change) 9,390 6,930
Options (change) 7,999 6,168
Destination 825 1,195
Total Price $47,750 $84,180
Total Invoice $43,776 $79,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,804
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedSelect
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6450hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/45-22
Total Price$47,750$84,180
Adjustments for Features0-7,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,750$77,110
Total Invoice$43,776$79,235
Adjustments for Features0-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,776$72,580

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedSelect
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
HDMI port $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SlingPlayer support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,990$13,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,655

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in122.5 in
Length197.1 in210.0 in
Width78.9 in79.9 in
Height70.4 in76.4 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.5,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in61.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in61.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in64.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in51.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft357.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3103.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested322581%
Total Not Requested75019%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator Select

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 screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
SlingPlayer support0No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70024%
Total Not Requested227576%

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