Lincoln Navigator vs. Lincoln Navigator L
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln Navigator L 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 Navigator and the Lincoln Navigator L.
When we compare the Lincoln Navigator's and the Lincoln Navigator L's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Navigator 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, resale value and overall quality score. The Lincoln Navigator L has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln Navigator L have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln Navigator's and the Lincoln Navigator L's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Navigator is a better car than the Lincoln Navigator L.
Pricing: A used 2024 Lincoln Navigator ranges from $92,359 to $119,357 while a used 2024 Lincoln Navigator L is priced between $95,939 to $119,080. For a new model, the Lincoln Navigator's price is between $86,401 and $120,996, with the Lincoln Navigator L priced between $100,523 and $125,445.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lincoln Navigator loses 56.1 percent of its value and the Lincoln Navigator L loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln Navigator retains 0.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln Navigator L.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln Navigator is 8.8 out of 10 while the Lincoln Navigator L's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln Navigator being ranked 4 out of 17 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the Lincoln Navigator L being ranked 6 out of 17. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Lincoln Navigator is ranked 10 and the Lincoln Navigator L is ranked 12.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln Navigator is 9.3 out of 10. For the Lincoln Navigator L the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Navigator a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Navigator L.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Lincoln Navigator and the Lincoln Navigator L makes 440 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Lincoln Navigator L has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Lincoln Navigator and Lincoln Navigator L are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lincoln Navigator and the Lincoln Navigator L have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
86401 - 120996
Starting MSRP:
83265
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
88803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
43900 - 155295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
100523 - 125445
Starting MSRP:
86260
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
88803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
43900 - 155295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
104547
Price Range:
92359 - 119357
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
108428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48353 - 235429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
314
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13443
# Good or Great Deals:
146
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
106981
Price Range:
95939 - 119080
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
108428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48353 - 235429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
197
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12653
# Good or Great Deals:
91
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
47606
Depreciation %:
0.57174663
Resale Value $:
35659
Residual Value %:
0.42825336999999997
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.5699881
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.42757238 - 0.61463015
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
49987
Depreciation %:
0.57949381
Resale Value $:
36273
Residual Value %:
0.42050619
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.5699881
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.42757238 - 0.61463015
Lincoln Navigator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.765916 / 10
Reliability:
9.296125 / 10
Retained Value:
7.001624 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator L Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.647183 / 10
Reliability:
8.989745 / 10
Retained Value:
6.951804 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
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:
0.359
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln Navigator L
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
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:
0.374
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1464953504715445
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1540818408344693
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Lincoln Navigator Rankings
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26 out of / 29Lincoln Navigator L Rankings
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27 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lincoln Navigator Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve
Lincoln Navigator L 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:
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):
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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
440 hp @ 5850 rpm
Torque:
510 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6600 lbs
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
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
Captain's seat:
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
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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
Captain's seat:
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
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
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
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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:
36 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
120.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
208.1 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5980 lbs
Width:
93.8 inches
Height:
76.1 inches
Length:
221.9 inches
Wheelbase:
131.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
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
Flight Blue
Gray
Starlight Gray
Red
Diamond Red
Silver
Silver Radiance
White
Ceramic Pearl / Pristine White
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
Sandstone
Black
Black Onyx
Interior Colors
Beige
Sandstone
Black
Black Onyx
