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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: $57,760

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $26,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,184

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $24,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimSelectPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $76,055 $53,235
Base Invoice $71,872 $50,839
CD player 225  
Technology Package 2,640  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,995  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets   695
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo mat   100
Running boards   595
CD player 200  
Technology Package 2,349  
All-weather floor mats 67 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,776  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,895
Second-row buckets   660
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo mat   95
Running boards   565
Options (change) 6,930 3,580
Options (change) 6,168 3,400
Destination 1,195 945
Total Price $84,180 $57,760
Total Invoice $79,235 $55,184

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,853
Model Year20182017
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimSelectPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine450hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/50-20
Total Price$84,180$57,760
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,970$57,760
Total Invoice$79,235$55,184
Adjustments for Features-1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,037$55,184

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
ModelNavigatorExplorer
TrimSelectPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
HDMI port$25 
SlingPlayer support$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Conversation mirror$25 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,175$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1980

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Navigator vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
ModelNavigatorExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.5 in112.6 in
Length210.0 in198.3 in
Width79.9 in78.9 in
Height76.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,685 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.2 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room51.4 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom36.1 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		57.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		103.3 ft381.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lincoln Navigator Select

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested130044%
Total Not Requested167556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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