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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: $51,790

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,473

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,920 $42,090
Base Invoice $58,824 $40,196
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Second-row high console 0 150
Sunroof 995  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
AWD   2,150
Roof rack crossbars   140
Running boards   595
Second-row buckets   695
Polished alloy wheels   595
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
All-weather floor mats 67 114
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,895
Second-row high console 0 144
Sunroof 886  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
AWD   2,054
Roof rack crossbars   133
Running boards   565
Second-row buckets   660
Polished alloy wheels   565
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 3,065 8,705
Options (change) 2,729 8,282
Destination 1,195 995
Total Price $66,180 $51,790
Total Invoice $62,748 $49,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,937
Model Year20152018
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine380hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$66,180$51,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,180$50,050
Total Invoice$62,748$49,473
Adjustments for Features0-1,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,748$47,811

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
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
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power release, second row seats $50
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,550$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,662

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelNavigatorExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in112.6 in
Length207.4 in198.3 in
Width78.8 in78.9 in
Height78.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,830 lb.4,633 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 Headroom37.6 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 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested408%
Total Not Requested45092%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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