2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Lincoln Aviator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
When we compare the 2020 Ford Explorer's and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Explorer has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2020 Lincoln Aviator has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Ford Explorer's and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Explorer is a better car than the 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Explorer ranges from $22,987 to $38,899 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 Explorer loses 47.6 percent of its value and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator loses 56.5 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Ford Explorer retains 8.9 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 Explorer is 8.7 out of 10 while the Lincoln Aviator's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Ford Explorer being ranked 5 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Lincoln Aviator being ranked 5 out of 17 Best Luxury Large SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Explorer is 8.5 out of 10. For the Lincoln Aviator the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Aviator a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Explorer.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Ford Explorer’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator base engine makes 400 horsepower. The Explorer is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 538 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 Ford Explorer the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Ford Explorer, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The 2020 Lincoln Aviator, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear leg room and cargo space. The 2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Ford Explorer and the 2020 Lincoln Aviator have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
32765
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30923
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
23675 - 36120
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
51100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
76202
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
40000 - 130900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29989
Price Range:
22987 - 38899
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
27718
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
18600 - 37369
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2298
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75774
# Good or Great Deals:
797
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41406
Price Range:
32836 - 50993
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57070
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
28567 - 151744
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
436
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67518
# Good or Great Deals:
193
Ford Explorer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.692015 / 10
Reliability:
8.539089 / 10
Retained Value:
7.536956 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln Aviator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.558887 / 10
Reliability:
8.698502 / 10
Retained Value:
6.978159 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Ford Explorer
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.195
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:
0.405
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
28.186155061322495
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 31.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
19.94931744013224
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.0 - 25.4
Ford Explorer Rankings
Ranking
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13 out of / 34Ranking
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16 out of / 32Ranking
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19 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 34Ranking
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26 out of / 32Ranking
30 out of / 67Ranking
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32 out of / 56Ranking
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62 out of / 67Lincoln Aviator Rankings
Ranking
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3 out of / 16Ranking
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5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
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5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
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24 out of / 29Ranking
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40 out of / 64Ranking
47 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Ford Explorer Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Platinum, Police Interceptor Utility, ST, 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 538 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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Cargo Space:
18.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
170.9 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:
4345 lbs
Width:
89.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
198.8 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/65R18
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
Gray
Magnetic
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Blue Diamond
Gray
Magnetic Gray
Silver
Silver Radiance Clearcoat
White
Ceramic Pearl Tri-Coat / Pristine White Tri-Coat
Brown
Crystal Copper Tinted Clearcoat / Iced Mocha Premium Colorant
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Red Carpet Tinted Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Ebony
