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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: $50,490

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,229

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimUltimateLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,355 $37,535
Base Invoice $47,168 $34,952
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers 2,995  
Polished alloy wheels 695 595
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,415  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A   4,305
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Second-row buckets   750
Second-row high console   100
Roof rack crossbars   120
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers 2,516  
Polished alloy wheels 584 506
Xenon HID headlights 41  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,188  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A   3,659
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Second-row buckets   638
Second-row high console   85
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 5,600 12,130
Options (change) 4,329 10,452
Destination 820 825
Total Price $58,775 $50,490
Total Invoice $52,317 $46,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,602
Model Year20062011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimUltimateLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/50-20
Total Price$58,775$50,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,775$45,560
Total Invoice$52,317$46,229
Adjustments for Features0-4,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,317$41,715

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimUltimateLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
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
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$7,465$12,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,514

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.8 in112.6 in
Length207.5 in197.1 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height77.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,555 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.3 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		54.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		104.8 ft380.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 302A
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 alert200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested197550%
Total Not Requested200050%

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