GMC Yukon vs. Lincoln Navigator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Yukon and 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 GMC Yukon and the Lincoln Navigator.
When we compare the GMC Yukon's and the Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the GMC Yukon has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and resale value. The Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The GMC Yukon and Lincoln Navigator have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the GMC Yukon's and the Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the GMC Yukon is a better car than the Lincoln Navigator.
Pricing: A used 2025 GMC Yukon ranges from $69,122 to $117,291 while a used 2025 Lincoln Navigator is priced between $96,048 to $122,160. For a new model, the GMC Yukon's price is between $72,111 and $106,965, with the Lincoln Navigator priced between $100,998 and $122,480.
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 Navigator loses 59.1 percent of its value. This means the GMC Yukon retains 5.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln Navigator.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Yukon is 7.5 out of 10 while the Lincoln Navigator'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 Navigator being ranked 4 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 Navigator the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the GMC Yukon a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Navigator.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Yukon’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Lincoln Navigator base engine makes 440 horsepower. Both the Yukon and the Navigator are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 480 and 519 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The GMC Yukon and Lincoln Navigator are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Lincoln Navigator 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:
100998 - 122480
Starting MSRP:
99995
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:
107138
Price Range:
96048 - 122160
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 Navigator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 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 Navigator
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.4
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:
0.178
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:
4.774245720884106
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
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
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4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 34Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
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 Navigator Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
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10 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 16Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
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21 out of / 26Ranking
26 out of / 29Available 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 Navigator Trim Levels
Black Label, 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:
440 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
510 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6200 lbs
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:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
354 / 519 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:
N/A
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:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
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:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
21.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
107 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
193.7 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:
5929 lbs
Width:
94.6 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 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:
22.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/50R22
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
Flight Blue Metallic Clearcoat
Gray
Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-Coat / Starlight Gray Premium Colorant
Red
Not available
White
Crystal White Metallic Clearcoat / Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Gray
Medium Light Space Gray
Brown
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