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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: $48,510

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,547

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,745 $37,535
Base Invoice $44,956 $34,952
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 595  
Remote start 455  
Sunroof 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 301A   2,250
Roof rack crossbars   120
Second-row high console   100
Second-row buckets   750
AWD   2,000
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
All-weather floor mats 46 64
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 500  
Remote start 384  
Sunroof 836  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,088  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 301A   1,913
Roof rack crossbars   106
Second-row high console   85
Second-row buckets   638
AWD   1,820
Polished alloy wheels   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Options (change) 3,395 10,150
Options (change) 2,854 8,770
Destination 925 825
Total Price $53,065 $48,510
Total Invoice $48,735 $44,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,957
Model Year20082011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/50-20
Total Price$53,065$48,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,065$45,495
Total Invoice$48,735$44,547
Adjustments for Features0-2,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,735$41,778

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
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
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
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
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,630$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,769

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in112.6 in
Length208.4 in197.1 in
Width78.8 in78.9 in
Height77.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,872 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		54.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		103.3 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)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
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 audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested112558%

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