Lincoln Nautilus vs. Lincoln Navigator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln Nautilus 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 Lincoln Nautilus and the Lincoln Navigator.
When we compare the Lincoln Nautilus's and the Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Nautilus 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 resale value. The Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln Nautilus's and the Lincoln Navigator's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Nautilus is a better car than the Lincoln Navigator.
Pricing: A used 2024 Lincoln Nautilus ranges from $51,735 to $76,395 while a used 2024 Lincoln Navigator is priced between $92,359 to $119,357. For a new model, the Lincoln Nautilus's price is between $51,249 and $77,631, with the Lincoln Navigator priced between $86,401 and $120,996.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lincoln Nautilus loses 54.5 percent of its value and the Lincoln Navigator loses 56.1 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln Nautilus retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln Navigator.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln Nautilus’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Lincoln Navigator base engine makes 440 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln Navigator, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Lincoln Nautilus, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lincoln Nautilus and the Lincoln Navigator have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$51,249 - $77,631
Starting MSRP:
$50,415
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$86,401 - $120,996
Starting MSRP:
$83,265
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$62,349
Price Range:
$51,735 - $76,395
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
611
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,111
# Good or Great Deals:
124
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$104,547
Price Range:
$92,359 - $119,357
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
596
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,600
# Good or Great Deals:
149
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$27,989
Depreciation %:
55.5%
Resale Value $:
$22,426
Residual Value %:
44.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$47,606
Depreciation %:
57.2%
Resale Value $:
$35,659
Residual Value %:
42.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
Lincoln Nautilus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln Nautilus
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln Navigator
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
35.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Lincoln Nautilus Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
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3 out of / 68Ranking
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20 out of / 20Ranking
32 out of / 59Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Lincoln Navigator Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
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2 out of / 10Ranking
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3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
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6 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
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16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 26Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lincoln Nautilus Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve
Lincoln Navigator Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
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:
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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
440 hp @ 5850 rpm
Torque:
510 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6200 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
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:
4X4
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
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree 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:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
36.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
149.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
103.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
192.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4349 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
68.2 inches
Length:
193.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5854 lbs
Width:
93.8 inches
Height:
76.3 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/60R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Blue Panther
Gray
Lustrous Gray
Red
Diamond Red / Red Carpet
Silver
Silver Radiance
White
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Flight Blue
Gray
Starlight Gray
Red
Diamond Red
Silver
Silver Radiance
White
Ceramic Pearl / Pristine White
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Smoked Truffle
Black
Black Onyx / Black Onyx/Light Space Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Black Onyx
