2017 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2018 Lincoln Navigator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2018 Lincoln Navigator contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator.
In comparing the 2017 Lincoln Navigator's and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2018 Lincoln Navigator have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2017 Lincoln Navigator's and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator is a better car than the 2017 Lincoln Navigator.
Pricing: A used 2017 Lincoln Navigator ranges from $17,466 to $33,978 while a used 2018 Lincoln Navigator is priced between $29,994 to $48,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator both lose 56.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln Navigator is 8.8 out of 10. Lincoln Navigator is ranked 2 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Lincoln Navigator is ranked 3 and the Lincoln Navigator is ranked 3 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Lincoln Navigator is 9.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator’s base engine makes 380 horsepower, and the 2018 Lincoln Navigator base engine makes 450 horsepower. The Navigator is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 588 miles. The Navigator is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 534 miles.This gives the 2018 Lincoln Navigator the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2017 Lincoln Navigator the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Lincoln Navigator has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$63,515
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$67,866
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,065 - $122,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$72,555
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$70,129
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,995 - $123,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,900
Price Range:
$17,466 - $33,978
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$34,102
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$18,439 - $96,709
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
44
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
107,465
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,652
Price Range:
$29,994 - $48,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,105
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$14,999 - $98,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
81
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87,286
# Good or Great Deals:
40
Lincoln Navigator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Lincoln Navigator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 11.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
35.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Lincoln Navigator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.5 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
35.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 7.1
Lincoln Navigator Rankings
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17 out of / 26Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Lincoln Navigator Trim Levels
Reserve, Select
2018 Lincoln Navigator Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
380 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
450 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
510 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6200 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 588 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 534 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Cargo Space:
18.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
103.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
177.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
103.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
193.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5830 lbs
Width:
91.8 inches
Height:
78.1 inches
Length:
207.4 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5673 lbs
Width:
93.8 inches
Height:
76.4 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Velvet
Blue
Midnight Sapphire Blue Metallic
Brown
Riviera Sands Light Brown Metallic
Gold
Palladium White Gold Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
White Platinum Tri-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Velvet
Blue
Blue Diamond
Brown
Iced Mocha Premium Colorant
Gold
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ivory Pearl / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Medium Light Stone
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Brown
Cappuccino