Lincoln vs. Chevrolet
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Lincoln and Chevrolet contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Lincoln and Chevrolet cars.
When comparing the Lincoln brand to the Chevrolet brand, Lincoln has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality and safety. Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.
Lincoln versus Chevrolet: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lincoln versus Chevrolet pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Chevrolet, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Chevrolet the overall advantage over Lincoln.
Lincoln versus Chevrolet: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lincoln vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. Lincoln offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 5 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Lincoln and Chevrolet have the same towing capacity.
Lincoln versus Chevrolet: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lincoln versus Chevrolet overall quality ratings shows Lincoln with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Lincoln has better safety ratings in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 5 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Lincoln offers only 8 SUVs. In comparison, Chevrolet offers 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids. Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles.
Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
$57,942 - $84,425
Lincoln Navigator
$86,401 - $120,996
Lincoln Navigator
$86,401 - $120,996
Lincoln Navigator L
$100,523 - $125,445
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
$71,544 - $93,047
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
$57,016 - $87,156
Chevrolet Suburban
$63,276 - $91,551
Chevrolet Tahoe
$57,016 - $87,156
Chevrolet Suburban
$63,276 - $91,551
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
$57,016 - $87,156
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
$59,097 - $84,585
Lincoln Navigator
$92,359 - $119,357
Lincoln Navigator
$92,359 - $119,357
Lincoln Navigator L
$95,939 - $119,080
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
$57,613 - $89,148
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
$63,225 - $86,257
Chevrolet Suburban
$63,132 - $89,742
Chevrolet Tahoe
$63,225 - $86,257
Chevrolet Suburban
$63,132 - $89,742
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
$63,225 - $86,257
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
56.5%
Lincoln Navigator
56.1%
Lincoln Navigator
56.1%
Lincoln Navigator L
56.9%
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.6%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
48.1%
Chevrolet Suburban
51.8%
Chevrolet Tahoe
48.1%
Chevrolet Suburban
51.8%
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
48.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
400 hp / 415 foot-lbs
Lincoln Navigator
440 hp / 510 foot-lbs
Lincoln Navigator
440 hp / 510 foot-lbs
Lincoln Navigator L
440 hp / 510 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
494 hp / 630 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Suburban
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Tahoe
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Suburban
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
Not Yet Available
Lincoln Navigator
Not Yet Available
Lincoln Navigator
Not Yet Available
Lincoln Navigator L
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
22 / 25 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
15 / 20 / 17
Chevrolet Suburban
15 / 20 / 17
Chevrolet Tahoe
15 / 20 / 17
Chevrolet Suburban
15 / 20 / 17
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
15 / 20 / 17
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
5600 lbs
Lincoln Navigator
8300 lbs
Lincoln Navigator
8300 lbs
Lincoln Navigator L
8100 lbs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
5600 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
8400 lbs
Chevrolet Suburban
8300 lbs
Chevrolet Tahoe
8400 lbs
Chevrolet Suburban
8300 lbs
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
8400 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
8.6 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
8.8 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
8.8 / 10
Lincoln Navigator L
8.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
8.2 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
8.1 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
8.2 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
8.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
8.7 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
9.3 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
9.3 / 10
Lincoln Navigator L
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
9.1 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
9.1 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
9.1 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
9.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
10 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
10 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
10 / 10
Lincoln Navigator L
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
7.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
7.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
7.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator L
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
7.5 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
7.3 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe
7.5 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban
7.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
#1 of 3 in
Best Luxury 6-seater SUVs
Lincoln Navigator
#2 of 22 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs
Lincoln Navigator
#2 of 22 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs
Lincoln Navigator L
#3 of 22 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator
#2 of 5 in
Best Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
#4 of 7 in
Best 6-seater SUVs
Chevrolet Suburban
#7 of 14 in
Best Large SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
#4 of 7 in
Best 6-seater SUVs
Chevrolet Suburban
#7 of 14 in
Best Large SUVs
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
#4 of 7 in
Best 6-seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
#5 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Lincoln Navigator
#3 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
Lincoln Navigator
#3 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
Lincoln Navigator L
#6 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator
#1 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
#5 of 14 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
Chevrolet Suburban
#4 of 14 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
#5 of 14 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
Chevrolet Suburban
#4 of 14 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
Other Comparisons
Chevrolet Tahoe
#5 of 14 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
#2 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
Lincoln Navigator
#7 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
Lincoln Navigator
#7 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
Lincoln Navigator L
#9 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Tahoe
#2 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money
Chevrolet Suburban
#3 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money
Chevrolet Tahoe
#2 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money
Chevrolet Suburban
#3 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money