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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: $53,590

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $17,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,461

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $17,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $63,195
Base Invoice $40,191 $60,035
Package 401A 4,300  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row high console 150 0
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
4WD   3,575
Sunroof   995
Package 401A 3,752  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Rear bumper protector 66  
Second-row buckets 607  
Second-row high console 132 0
All-weather floor mats 66 67
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,776
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
4WD   3,396
Sunroof   886
Options (change) 9,595 6,640
Options (change) 8,375 6,125
Destination 895 1,195
Total Price $53,590 $71,030
Total Invoice $49,461 $67,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,263
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6380hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/55-20
Total Price$53,590$71,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,590$68,255
Total Invoice$49,461$67,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,461$64,724

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,840$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,631

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.0 in
Length197.1 in207.4 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height70.4 in78.1 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.6,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in50.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft354.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3103.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested260083%
Total Not Requested55017%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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