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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: $50,905

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,609

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $52,355
Base Invoice $35,268 $47,168
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Second-row high console 100  
Second-row buckets 750  
Polished alloy wheels 595 695
AWD 2,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers   2,995
Xenon HID headlights   495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,930
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Second-row high console 85  
Second-row buckets 638  
Polished alloy wheels 506 584
AWD 1,820  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers   2,516
Xenon HID headlights   41
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,188
4WD w/low range   2,577
Options (change) 12,225 8,530
Options (change) 10,516 6,906
Destination 825 820
Total Price $50,905 $61,705
Total Invoice $46,609 $54,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,991
Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/70-18
Total Price$50,905$61,705
Adjustments for Features-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,950$61,705
Total Invoice$46,609$54,894
Adjustments for Features-2,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,903$54,894

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air springs, auto-leveling $700
Total Value of Features$12,620$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7060

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.8 in
Length197.1 in207.5 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in
Height70.4 in77.7 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.5,742 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in52.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft354.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft3104.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested197547%
Total Not Requested220053%

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%

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