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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: $48,955

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,764

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedPlatinumUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $52,355
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $47,168
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Second-row high console 150 150  
Second-row buckets 695 695  
Running boards 595 595  
Polished alloy wheels 595   695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers     2,995
Xenon HID headlights     495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,415
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Second-row high console 144 144  
Second-row buckets 660 660  
Running boards 565 565  
Polished alloy wheels 565   584
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers     2,516
Xenon HID headlights     41
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,188
Options (change) 6,335 3,575 5,600
Options (change) 6,019 3,397 4,329
Destination 945 945 820
Total Price $48,955 $57,755 $58,775
Total Invoice $46,764 $55,181 $52,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,486
Model Year201720172006
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedPlatinumUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/70-18
Total Price$48,955$57,755$58,775
Adjustments for Features-3,070-9,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,885$48,320$58,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$0
Total Invoice$46,764$55,181$52,317
Adjustments for Features-2,933-9,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,831$46,166$52,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,335$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year201720172006
ModelExplorerExplorerNavigator
TrimLimitedPlatinumUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Conversation mirror  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air springs, auto-leveling  $700
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,235$17,600$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$9,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,933-9,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20172006
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.8 in
Length198.3 in207.5 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in
Height70.0 in77.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.5,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in63.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft354.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3104.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

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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