Hyundai PALISADE vs. Lincoln Aviator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai PALISADE 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 Hyundai PALISADE and the Lincoln Aviator.
When comparing the Hyundai PALISADE's and the Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and interior volume. The Lincoln Aviator has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai PALISADE's and the Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai PALISADE is a better car than the Lincoln Aviator.
Pricing: For a new model, the Hyundai PALISADE's price is between $45,374 and $58,844, with the Lincoln Aviator priced between $61,305 and $92,835.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai PALISADE loses 47.5 percent of its value and the Lincoln Aviator loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai PALISADE retains 6.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln Aviator.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai PALISADE’s base engine makes 287 horsepower, and the Lincoln Aviator base engine makes 400 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage of offering more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lincoln Aviator, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai PALISADE and the Lincoln Aviator have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
45374 - 58844
Starting MSRP:
39435
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
39270
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
32190 - 44750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
61305 - 92835
Starting MSRP:
56700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96574
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
46200 - 171000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
55009
Price Range:
47010 - 58713
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
51972
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
50800 - 55009
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
73658
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
51935 - 95381
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Hyundai PALISADE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 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 Hyundai PALISADE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.8 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln Aviator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.064
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Hyundai PALISADE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
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9 out of / 67Ranking
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11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
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17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
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20 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 34Ranking
25 out of / 34Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
36 out of / 67Ranking
40 out of / 56Ranking
49 out of / 67Lincoln 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
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
20 out of / 68Ranking
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23 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 64Ranking
47 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai PALISADE Trim Levels
Calligraphy, Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Convenience, SEL Premium, XRT Pro
Lincoln Aviator Trim Levels
Black Label, Livery, Premiere, Reserve
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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:
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
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:
287 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1650 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:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
86.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
181 cubic feet
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:
4420 lbs
Width:
78 inches
Height:
69.5 inches
Length:
199.2 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
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
Abyss Black Pearl
Blue
Classy Blue Pearl
Gray
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Red
Galaxy Maroon Pearl
White
Creamy White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black Metallic Clearcoat
Blue
Whisper Blue Metallic Clearcoat
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic Clearcoat
Red
Red Carpet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
White
Crystal White Metallic Clearcoat / Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Grey/Navy
Interior Colors
Black
Onyx
Gray
Medium Light Space Gray