2020 Ford Expedition vs. 2020 Lincoln Navigator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Ford Expedition and 2020 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 2020 Ford Expedition and the 2020 Lincoln Navigator.
When we compare the 2020 Ford Expedition's and the 2020 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2020 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2020 Ford Expedition and 2020 Lincoln Navigator have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Ford Expedition's and the 2020 Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Lincoln Navigator is a better car than the 2020 Ford Expedition.
Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Expedition ranges from $29,996 to $50,357 while a used 2020 Lincoln Navigator is priced between $41,612 to $62,906.
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 Navigator loses 56.1 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Ford Expedition retains 2.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Lincoln Navigator.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 8.7 out of 10 while the Lincoln Navigator's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Large SUVs and the Lincoln Navigator being ranked 2 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10. For the Lincoln Navigator the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Navigator a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Expedition.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the 2020 Lincoln Navigator base engine makes 450 horsepower. Both the Expedition and the Navigator are rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 543 and 519 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the 2020 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2020 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the area of front head room. The 2020 Ford Expedition and 2020 Lincoln Navigator are comparable in regards to front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Ford Expedition and the 2020 Lincoln Navigator 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:
$76,185
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:
671
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
74,219
# Good or Great Deals:
311
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$52,883
Price Range:
$41,612 - $62,906
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$57,070
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$28,567 - $151,744
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
126
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
65,362
# Good or Great Deals:
71
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 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 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 Navigator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.9
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:
35.9%
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:
7.2
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 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
2020 Ford Expedition Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT
2020 Lincoln Navigator 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:
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:
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:
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):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 543 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 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 519 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:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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
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:
41.8 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:
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:
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:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Blue
Gold
Desert Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Race Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Blue Diamond
Gold
Not available
Gray
Iced Mocha / Silver Jade
Red
Burgundy Velvet / Red Carpet
Silver
Silver Radiance
White
Ceramic Pearl / Pristine White
Interior Colors
Beige
Medium Stone
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Brown
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