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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: $42,640

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,240

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelNavigatorExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $57,630 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $54,171 $27,518 $29,578
275/55R20 1,310    
Sunroof 995 850 850
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
275/55R20 1,140    
Sunroof 866 723 723
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,736    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 4,300 11,795 9,500
Options (change) 3,742 10,077 8,126
Destination 995 645 645
Total Price $62,925 $42,640 $42,660
Total Invoice $58,908 $38,240 $38,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,188
Model Year201120062006
ModelNavigatorExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$62,925$42,640$42,660
Adjustments for Features-4,78500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,140$42,640$42,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$58,908$38,240$38,349
Adjustments for Features-4,48000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,428$38,240$38,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120062006
ModelNavigatorExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power-deployable running boards$750  
Running boards $350$350
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
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  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,460$3,675$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,785$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,48000

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
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 Weight5,872 lb.4,531 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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