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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: $58,630

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $315

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,776

Lincoln Navigator   
Difference: $2,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,440 $53,940
Base Invoice $48,161 $51,512
Elite Package 5,180  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Remote start 325  
Roof rack crossbars   140
Running boards   595
Second-row buckets   695
Second-row high console   150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Elite Package 4,352  
All-weather floor mats 64 114
Remote start 274  
Roof rack crossbars   133
Running boards   565
Second-row buckets   660
Second-row high console   144
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 5,580 3,695
Options (change) 4,690 3,511
Destination 925 995
Total Price $58,945 $58,630
Total Invoice $53,776 $56,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,215
Model Year20092018
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp 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$58,945$58,630
Adjustments for Features0-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,945$50,825
Total Invoice$53,776$56,018
Adjustments for Features0-7,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,776$48,561

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
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
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
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$7,065$14,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,457

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
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
Lincoln Navigator

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Power-deployable running boards400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested297588%
Total Not Requested41512%

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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