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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: $53,065

Lincoln Navigator   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,735

Lincoln Navigator   
Difference: $5,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,745 $52,970
Base Invoice $44,956 $50,587
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 595  
Remote start 455  
Sunroof 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Roof rack crossbars   140
Rear bumper protector   75
Second-row high console   150
Second-row buckets   695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
All-weather floor mats 46 71
Trailering equipment (7 wire) 500  
Remote start 384  
Sunroof 836  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,088  
Roof rack crossbars   133
Rear bumper protector   71
Second-row high console   144
Second-row buckets   660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 3,395 3,130
Options (change) 2,854 2,974
Destination 925 945
Total Price $53,065 $57,045
Total Invoice $48,735 $54,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,039
Model Year20082016
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/50-20
Total Price$53,065$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-9,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,065$47,825
Total Invoice$48,735$54,506
Adjustments for Features0-8,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,735$45,696

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
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
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,925$16,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,810

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelNavigatorExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in112.6 in
Length208.4 in198.3 in
Width78.8 in78.9 in
Height77.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,873 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
54.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
103.3 ft381.7 ft3

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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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