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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: $37,815

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,903

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,745 $32,395
Base Invoice $44,956 $30,178
All-weather floor mats 55 55
Remote start 455 385
Sunroof 995  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 595  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
Third-row seat   375
Rear HVAC unit   285
Roof rack crossbars   115
Power-folding third row seats   495
All-weather floor mats 46 47
Remote start 384 326
Sunroof 836  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 500  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,088 1,101
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
Third-row seat   319
Rear HVAC unit   243
Roof rack crossbars   97
Power-folding third row seats   421
Options (change) 3,395 4,635
Options (change) 2,854 3,940
Destination 925 785
Total Price $53,065 $37,815
Total Invoice $48,735 $34,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,270
Model Year20082008
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionA6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18235/65-18
Total Price$53,065$37,815
Adjustments for Features-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,275$37,815
Total Invoice$48,735$34,903
Adjustments for Features-2,5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,173$34,903

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,165$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5620

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelNavigatorExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in113.7 in
Length208.4 in193.4 in
Width78.8 in73.7 in
Height77.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,873 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		54.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		103.3 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%

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