Lincoln Aviator vs. Lincoln MKT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln MKT 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 Lincoln Aviator and the Lincoln MKT.
When we compare the Lincoln Aviator's and the Lincoln MKT's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Aviator has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Lincoln MKT has the advantage in the area of reliability. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln Aviator's and the Lincoln MKT's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Aviator is a better car than the Lincoln MKT.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lincoln Aviator loses 56.5 percent of its value and the Lincoln MKT loses 57 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln Aviator retains 0.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln MKT.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln Aviator is 8.6 out of 10 while the Lincoln MKT's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln Aviator being ranked 3 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Lincoln MKT being ranked 17 out of 68. Out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs, the Lincoln Aviator is ranked 4 and the Lincoln MKT is ranked 11. The Lincoln Aviator is also ranked 5 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows while the Lincoln MKT is ranked 13 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln Aviator is 8.7 out of 10. For the Lincoln MKT the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln MKT a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Aviator.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln Aviator’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Lincoln MKT base engine makes 365 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln Aviator has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Lincoln MKT has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space. The Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln MKT are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Lincoln Aviator has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$65,304 - $89,404
Starting MSRP:
$57,095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$70,298
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$57,095 - $83,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$71,172
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,000 - $124,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,839
Price Range:
$17,740 - $29,984
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$45,682
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$19,481 - $132,752
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
39
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88,086
# Good or Great Deals:
22
Lincoln Aviator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln MKT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln Aviator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
40.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.5 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
18.5%
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:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 20.2
Lincoln Aviator Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
38 out of / 59Ranking
59 out of / 68Lincoln MKT Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 22Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 22Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
63 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lincoln Aviator Trim Levels
Black Label, Livery, Premiere, Reserve
Lincoln MKT Trim Levels
Base, Reserve
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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:
Not yet available
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
365 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
279 / 391 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 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:
17.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
163.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
17.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
160.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4745 lbs
Width:
89.9 inches
Height:
69.6 inches
Length:
199.3 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5036 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
67.4 inches
Length:
207.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Blue Diamond
Gray
Iced Mocha
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ceramic Pearl Tri-Coat / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Dune
Black
Charcoal Black
