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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: $50,565

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,293

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,666

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,195 $37,535
Base Invoice $60,035 $34,952
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,095
Second-row high console 0 100
Sunroof 995  
Package 302A   4,305
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Second-row buckets   750
Polished alloy wheels   595
Roof rack crossbars   120
All-weather floor mats 67 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,798
Second-row high console 0 85
Sunroof 886  
Package 302A   3,659
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Second-row buckets   638
Polished alloy wheels   506
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 3,065 12,205
Options (change) 2,729 10,516
Destination 1,195 825
Total Price $67,455 $50,565
Total Invoice $63,959 $46,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,888
Model Year20162011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine380hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$67,455$50,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,455$49,230
Total Invoice$63,959$46,293
Adjustments for Features0-1,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,959$45,071

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
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 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,655$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,222

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelNavigatorExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in112.6 in
Length207.4 in197.1 in
Width78.8 in78.9 in
Height78.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,830 lb.4,752 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 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in33.2 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
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 Requested237560%
Total Not Requested160040%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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