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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: $47,985

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,841

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelNavigatorExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,355 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $47,168 $39,442 $50,587
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers 2,995    
Xenon HID headlights 495    
Polished alloy wheels 695 595  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,415    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Second-row high console   150 150
Second-row buckets   695 695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
THX-certified 300W 9 speakers 2,516    
Xenon HID headlights 41    
Polished alloy wheels 584 565  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,188    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Second-row high console   144 144
Second-row buckets   660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,600 5,740 2,980
Options (change) 4,329 5,454 2,832
Destination 820 945 945
Total Price $58,775 $47,985 $56,895
Total Invoice $52,317 $45,841 $54,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,893
Model Year200620162016
ModelNavigatorExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$58,775$47,985$56,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-8,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,775$45,455$48,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,545
Total Invoice$52,317$45,841$54,364
Adjustments for Features0-2,417-8,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,317$43,424$45,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,441

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620162016
ModelNavigatorExplorerExplorer
TrimUltimateLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
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
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
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40 $40
Infotainment 
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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$8,515$11,045$17,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,417-8,499

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelNavigatorExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.8 in112.6 in
Length207.5 in198.3 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in
Height77.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,556 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
54.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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