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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: $41,815

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,382

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,195 $32,395
Base Invoice $60,035 $30,178
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Sunroof 995  
Second-row high console 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
Third-row seat   375
Rear HVAC unit   285
Navigation system   1,995
4.6L V8   1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115
Remote start   385
Power-folding third row seats   495
Power-deployable running boards   695
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
All-weather floor mats 67 47
Sunroof 886  
Second-row high console 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776  
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
Third-row seat   319
Rear HVAC unit   243
Navigation system   1,696
4.6L V8   1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97
Remote start   326
Power-folding third row seats   421
Power-deployable running boards   591
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
Options (change) 3,065 8,635
Options (change) 2,729 7,419
Destination 1,195 785
Total Price $67,455 $41,815
Total Invoice $63,959 $38,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,509
Model Year20162008
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine380hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20235/65-18
Total Price$67,455$41,815
Adjustments for Features-5,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,110$41,815
Total Invoice$63,959$38,382
Adjustments for Features-5,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,891$38,382

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$9,370$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0680

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
ModelNavigatorExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in113.7 in
Length207.4 in193.4 in
Width78.8 in73.7 in
Height78.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,830 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 Headroom37.6 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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See a complete comparison of Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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