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Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,160

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,747

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelNavigatorExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,355 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $47,168 $27,273 $30,178
Power-deployable running boards w/ 2nd-row bench 0    
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers 2,995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,415 1,295 1,295
Polished alloy wheels 695    
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Third-row seat   875 375
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Power-deployable running boards   695 695
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Power-deployable running boards w/ 2nd-row bench 0    
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers 2,516    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,188 1,101 1,101
Polished alloy wheels 584    
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Third-row seat   744 319
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Power-folding third row seats   420 421
Power-deployable running boards   591 591
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 5,105 10,130 7,920
Options (change) 4,288 8,689 6,812
Destination 820 785 785
Total Price $58,280 $40,160 $41,100
Total Invoice $52,276 $36,747 $37,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,654
Model Year200620082008
ModelNavigatorExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$58,280$40,160$41,100
Adjustments for Features-2,0900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,190$40,160$40,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690
Total Invoice$52,276$36,747$37,775
Adjustments for Features-1,8750-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,401$36,747$37,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$798

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
ModelNavigatorExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console  $250
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Conversation mirror$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air springs, auto-leveling$700  
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,665$2,575$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8750-230

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelNavigatorExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.8 in113.7 in
Length207.5 in193.4 in
Width78.7 in73.7 in
Height77.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,555 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.3 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
54.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator Ultimate

Power-deployable running boards w/ 2nd-row bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-deployable running boards400Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat25No
Total Requested40070%
Total Not Requested17530%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested67569%
Total Not Requested30031%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested67569%
Total Not Requested30031%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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