What is the difference between the 2023 Ford Expedition and the 2023 Lincoln Navigator? The Lincoln Navigator is a luxury SUV that ranks high on many charts, but is the upgrade worth the cost over the reliable Expedition? In this comparison guide, we'll show you which car is going to be the best decision for you and your family.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Expedition offers more trims that include a luxury style with a total of seven trims. The Navigator only has three.
- Identical gas mileage in both of these SUVs.
- The Lincoln has the more powerful engine, but the Ford can tow more.
- Both seat seven passengers.
THE ENGINE: HORSEPOWER V. TOWING
The Navigator, among its other luxury features, carries the same engine as the Expedition. But yet, you'll be able to feel the difference between these two cars while you are on the road. The standard Expedition and Navigator comes with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. The difference comes down to the horsepower, as the Expedition gives drivers 400 hp while the Navigator is around 450 maximum. For as expensive as the Navigator is, this horsepower is only but a small upgrade from the Expedition. The Expedition still has the advantage in the overall toughness and power that it can output, as it is still able to tow much more than the Navigator, maxing out at 9,300 pounds while the Navigator is maxing out at 8,700 pounds. If you plan on doing more than just driving around in luxury, the Ford Expedition is the one you want.
INTERIOR SPACE AND DESIGN
The Navigator is a well-known luxury SUV, and therefore it is going to present some of the best options out there for comfortable interiors that look good on its face. Still, the Expedition is not dragging behind and offers some benefits over the Navigator despite the Navigator’s baseline luxury. For example, the Navigator just offers on average about an inch more head and neck room when compared to the already spacious cabin for eh Expedition. The Expedition offers much more cargo space, with 63.6 cubic feet compared to the 20.9 cubic feet the Navigator offers. Both cars do reach up to around 103 maximum with the second row folded down, but even still the Expedition has the Navigator beat by an inch. The biggest difference between the two is how the interiors are set up in each. The Navigator focuses on a clean, luxurious feel with leather features and a sleek infotainment system - one of the biggest touch screens there is for an SUV.
OTHER FEATURES: SOMETIMES STANDARD IS BETTER
You can expect all the luxury safety and entertainment features to be included on the Navigator. The doors are larger, it has retractable step rails, and slide seating on the second row. It has a standard 360 camera on its base trim as well. However, while the Navigator might be more akin to riding in a limousine with its high-class interior and longer build, the Expedition does not lack important features while providing more daily utility.
Forward collision and lane departure warnings are included on the base-level Expedition while the pedestrian camera and 360 camera are offered on higher trims. Just about every luxury feature you can find on the Navigator has a comparable feature on the Expedition in some trim along the line. There is nothing that the Navigator offers that the Expedition doesn't have, the Expedition also has rear seat reminders as a standard feature that is nowhere to be found on the Navigator. For the standard features of safety, the upgrade to a Navigator may not be worth it.
WHICH SUV WILL YOU CHOOSE?
There's no denying that for the luxury brand and all its features - the Navigator is going to be a great SUV. However, it is not going to be the ideal SUV for many families. The better choice for all it includes is the Expedition. Most families are not going to find the upgrades in the standard Navigator worth $20,000 more than what the Expedition can offer at one trim or another.