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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: $58,590

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $29,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimPlatinumReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $81,725
Second-row buckets 695  
Cargo mat 100  
Running boards 595  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Second-row high console 150 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Technology Package   2,640
CD player   225
4WD   0
Second-row buckets 660  
Cargo mat 95  
Running boards 565  
All-weather floor mats 114 67
Second-row high console 144 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,776
Technology Package   2,349
CD player   200
4WD   0
Options (change) 3,655 4,935
Options (change) 3,473 4,392
Destination 995 1,295
Total Price $58,590 $87,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln Navigator Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,503
Model Year20182020
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimPlatinumReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6450hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/45-22
Total Price$58,590$87,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,590$84,705

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20182020
ModelExplorerNavigator
TrimPlatinumReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
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
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
HDMI port $25
SlingPlayer support $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Conversation mirror $25
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,375$12,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lincoln Navigator

Model Year20182020
ModelExplorerNavigator
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in122.5 in
Length198.3 in210.0 in
Width78.9 in79.9 in
Height70.0 in76.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.5,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in61.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in61.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft357.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft3103.3 ft3

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

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 screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
SlingPlayer support0No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested130044%
Total Not Requested167556%

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