GMC Yukon vs. Lincoln Aviator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Yukon and 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 GMC Yukon and the Lincoln Aviator.
When we compare the GMC Yukon's and the Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the GMC Yukon has the advantage in the areas of reliability and resale value. The Lincoln Aviator has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the GMC Yukon's and the Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Aviator is a better car than the GMC Yukon.
Pricing: A used 2025 GMC Yukon ranges from $69,122 to $117,291 while a used 2025 Lincoln Aviator is priced between $57,519 to $83,588. For a new model, the GMC Yukon's price is between $72,111 and $106,965, with the Lincoln Aviator priced between $59,771 and $88,824.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the GMC Yukon loses 53.3 percent of its value and the Lincoln Aviator loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the GMC Yukon retains 1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln Aviator.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Yukon is 7.5 out of 10 while the Lincoln Aviator's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the GMC Yukon being ranked 4 out of 12 Best Large SUVs and the Lincoln Aviator being ranked 5 out of 17 Best Luxury Large SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Yukon is 7.8 out of 10. For the Lincoln Aviator the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the GMC Yukon a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Aviator.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Yukon’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Lincoln Aviator base engine makes 400 horsepower. The Yukon is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Aviator is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 505 miles. This gives the Lincoln Aviator the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the GMC Yukon. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Lincoln Aviator has higher safety ratings than the GMC Yukon, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
72111 - 106965
Starting MSRP:
67200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
59771 - 88824
Starting MSRP:
57830
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
89170
Price Range:
69122 - 117291
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
80211
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
71641 - 90487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
69527
Price Range:
57519 - 83588
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
114530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48050 - 212747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
36252
Depreciation %:
0.53946084
Resale Value $:
30948
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.53387957
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.40142291 - 0.56934255
GMC Yukon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Lincoln Aviator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.0
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
8.8 - 11.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.295
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln Aviator
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.064
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.508461059579532
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
27.704094455685905
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
GMC Yukon Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
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1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
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5 out of / 34Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
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6 out of / 12Ranking
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8 out of / 34Ranking
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10 out of / 12Ranking
13 out of / 34Ranking
14 out of / 30Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
18 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 34Ranking
27 out of / 34Ranking
27 out of / 30Lincoln Aviator Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 16Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
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
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10 out of / 17Ranking
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10 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
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14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
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19 out of / 68Ranking
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40 out of / 64Ranking
47 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
GMC Yukon Trim Levels
AT4, AT4 Ultimate, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation
Lincoln Aviator Trim Levels
Black Label, Livery, Premiere, Reserve
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 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:
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7900 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:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 480 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 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
122.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5602 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
210.1 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4745 lbs
Width:
89.9 inches
Height:
69.2 inches
Length:
199.7 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Downpour Metallic
Gray
Sterling Metallic / Titanium Rush Metallic
Red
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black Metallic Clearcoat
Blue
Not available
Gray
Asher Gray Metallic Clearcoat / Harbor Gray Metallic Clearcoat
Red
Red Carpet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
White
Ceramic Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat / Crystal White Metallic Clearcoat / Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere
Interior Colors
Black
Onyx
Gray
Not available
