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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: $50,980

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,673

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $57,875 $37,855
Base Invoice $54,982 $35,268
275/55R20 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Remote start 345  
Sunroof 995  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Second-row buckets   750
Second-row high console   100
Polished alloy wheels   595
Roof rack crossbars   120
275/55R20 1,166  
All-weather floor mats 67 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,696
Remote start 307  
Sunroof 886  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Second-row buckets   638
Second-row high console   85
Polished alloy wheels   506
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 4,720 12,300
Options (change) 4,202 10,580
Destination 995 825
Total Price $63,590 $50,980
Total Invoice $60,179 $46,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,065
Model Year20132012
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$63,590$50,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,590$48,185
Total Invoice$60,179$46,673
Adjustments for Features0-2,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,179$44,114

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,570$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,559

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
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.4,731 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)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
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 audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested207550%
Total Not Requested210050%

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