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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: $53,590

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $13,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,461

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $14,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,195 $43,100
Base Invoice $60,035 $40,191
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Second-row high console 0 150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 995  
Package 401A   4,300
Trailer Tow Package   570
Roof rack crossbars   140
Rear bumper protector   75
Second-row buckets   695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
All-weather floor mats 67 66
Second-row high console 0 132
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,741
Sunroof 886  
Package 401A   3,752
Trailer Tow Package   497
Roof rack crossbars   122
Rear bumper protector   66
Second-row buckets   607
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,065 9,595
Options (change) 2,729 8,375
Destination 1,195 895
Total Price $67,455 $53,590
Total Invoice $63,959 $49,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,379
Model Year20162015
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine380hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$67,455$53,590
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,330$53,590
Total Invoice$63,959$49,461
Adjustments for Features-1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,840$49,461

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 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
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,215$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1190

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
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.4,921 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested260083%
Total Not Requested55017%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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