Lincoln vs. GMC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Lincoln and GMC 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 GMC cars.
When comparing the Lincoln brand to the GMC brand, Lincoln has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety and variety of models offered. GMC has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, reliability and retained value.
Lincoln versus GMC: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lincoln versus GMC pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for GMC in 5 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. GMC also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 6 comparisons. GMC models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 6 comparisons. The lower overall prices for GMC, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives GMC the overall advantage over Lincoln.
Lincoln versus GMC: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lincoln vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 6 model comparisons. Lincoln offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. GMC offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 6 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Lincoln and GMC have the same towing capacity.
Lincoln versus GMC: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lincoln versus GMC overall quality ratings shows Lincoln with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 6 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 4 out of 6 comparisons. Lincoln has better safety ratings in 5 out of 5 comparisons. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 6 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Lincoln offers only 8 SUVs. In comparison, GMC offers only 5 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids. GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.
Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-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
Lincoln Navigator L
$100,523 - $125,445
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
$71,544 - $93,047
New Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Yukon
$68,788 - $101,845
GMC Yukon
$68,788 - $101,845
GMC Yukon XL
$71,924 - $104,845
GMC Yukon XL
$71,924 - $104,845
GMC Yukon
$68,788 - $101,845
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
$68,788 - $101,845
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
Lincoln Navigator L
$95,939 - $119,080
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
$57,613 - $89,148
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Yukon
$67,998 - $127,257
GMC Yukon
$67,998 - $127,257
GMC Yukon XL
$70,389 - $127,991
GMC Yukon XL
$70,389 - $127,991
GMC Yukon
$67,998 - $127,257
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
$67,998 - $127,257
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
56.5%
Lincoln Navigator
56.1%
Lincoln Navigator
56.1%
Lincoln Navigator L
56.9%
Lincoln Navigator L
56.9%
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.6%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
GMC Yukon
49.1%
GMC Yukon
49.1%
GMC Yukon XL
52.1%
GMC Yukon XL
52.1%
GMC Yukon
49.1%
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
49.1%
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
Lincoln Navigator L
440 hp / 510 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
494 hp / 630 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
GMC Yukon
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon XL
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon XL
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
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
Lincoln Navigator L
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
22 / 25 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
GMC Yukon
15 / 20 / 17
GMC Yukon
15 / 20 / 17
GMC Yukon XL
15 / 20 / 17
GMC Yukon XL
15 / 20 / 17
GMC Yukon
15 / 20 / 17
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
15 / 20 / 17
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
5600 lbs
Lincoln Navigator
8300 lbs
Lincoln Navigator
8300 lbs
Lincoln Navigator L
8100 lbs
Lincoln Navigator L
8100 lbs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
5600 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
GMC Yukon
8400 lbs
GMC Yukon
8400 lbs
GMC Yukon XL
8300 lbs
GMC Yukon XL
8300 lbs
GMC Yukon
8400 lbs
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
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
Lincoln Navigator L
8.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
GMC Yukon
8.2 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.2 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
8.1 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
8.1 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
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
Lincoln Navigator L
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
GMC Yukon
9.1 / 10
GMC Yukon
9.1 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
9.0 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
9.0 / 10
GMC Yukon
9.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
10 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
10 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
10 / 10
Lincoln Navigator L
10 / 10
Lincoln Navigator L
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
GMC Yukon
8.0 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.0 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
8.0 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
8.0 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
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
Lincoln Navigator L
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
GMC Yukon
7.4 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.4 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.3 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.3 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
7.4 / 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
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
GMC Yukon
#6 of 13 in
Best Large SUVs
GMC Yukon
#6 of 13 in
Best Large SUVs
GMC Yukon XL
#8 of 13 in
Best Large SUVs
GMC Yukon XL
#8 of 13 in
Best Large SUVs
GMC Yukon
#6 of 13 in
Best Large SUVs
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
#6 of 13 in
Best Large 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
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
GMC Yukon
#6 of 13 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
GMC Yukon
#6 of 13 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
GMC Yukon XL
#7 of 13 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
GMC Yukon XL
#7 of 13 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
GMC Yukon
#6 of 13 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
Other Comparisons
GMC Yukon
#6 of 13 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
#8 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
Lincoln Navigator
#8 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
Lincoln Navigator L
#6 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
Lincoln Navigator L
#6 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
GMC Yukon
#6 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money
GMC Yukon
#6 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money
GMC Yukon XL
#5 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money
GMC Yukon XL
#5 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money
GMC Yukon
#6 of 6 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money