2020 Ford Expedition vs. 2020 Lincoln Aviator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Ford Expedition and 2020 Lincoln Aviator 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 2020 Ford Expedition and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
In comparing the 2020 Ford Expedition's and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2020 Lincoln Aviator has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Ford Expedition's and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Expedition is a better car than the 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Expedition ranges from $29,996 to $50,357 while a used 2020 Lincoln Aviator is priced between $32,836 to $50,993.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Ford Expedition loses 53.5 percent of its value and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator loses 56.5 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Ford Expedition retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 8.7 out of 10 while the Lincoln Aviator's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Large SUVs and the Lincoln Aviator being ranked 3 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10. For the Lincoln Aviator the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Ford Expedition a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Aviator.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator base engine makes 400 horsepower. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 543 miles. The Aviator is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. This gives the 2020 Lincoln Aviator the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Ford Expedition. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Ford Expedition, a fullsize SUV, 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.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Ford Expedition and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$53,512
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,000 - $85,415
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$51,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$76,202
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,000 - $130,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$39,751
Price Range:
$29,996 - $50,357
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$45,186
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,583 - $79,579
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
597
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69,398
# Good or Great Deals:
240
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,406
Price Range:
$32,836 - $50,993
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$57,070
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$28,567 - $151,744
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
408
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53,780
# Good or Great Deals:
177
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln Aviator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Ford Expedition
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
5.7 - 9.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Lincoln Aviator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.5 - 14.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
40.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.6 - 12
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
19.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 25.4
Ford Expedition Rankings
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33 out of / 39Lincoln Aviator Rankings
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59 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Ford Expedition Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT
2020 Lincoln Aviator Trim Levels
Black Label, Reserve, Standard
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
470 foot-lbs @ 2250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
415 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 543 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
20.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
104.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
192.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.3 inches
Cargo Space:
18.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
163.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5443 lbs
Width:
93.4 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4764 lbs
Width:
89.9 inches
Height:
69.8 inches
Length:
199.3 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/60R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Blue
Gold
Desert Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Race Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Blue Diamond
Gold
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Red Carpet Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Silver Radiance Clearcoat
White
Ceramic Pearl Tri-Coat / Pristine White Tri-Coat
Brown
Crystal Copper Tinted Clearcoat / Iced Mocha Premium Colorant
Interior Colors
Beige
Medium Stone
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Ebony
