Ford Explorer vs Lincoln Aviator (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$18,345

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Explorer Active RWD vs Aviator Premiere RWD
Measure	Explorer	Aviator	Winner
MSRP + destination	$40,260	$58,605	Explorer
Horsepower	300 hp	400 hp	Aviator
Torque	199 lb-ft	415 lb-ft	Aviator
MPG combined	24 mpg	21 mpg	Explorer
Cargo, max	85.3 cu ft	75.9 cu ft to 78.6 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	46.0 cu ft	19.2 cu ft	Explorer
Rear legroom	38.3 in	39.0 in	Aviator
Front legroom	43.0 in	43.0 in	About the same
Length	198.7 in	199.7 in	Not scored
Width	78.7 in	79.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,360 lb	4,862 lb	Not scored
Towing	5,000 lb	5,000 lb	About the same
Seats	6 to 7	6	N/A
Ground clearance	7.8 in	8.1 in	About the same
0-60 mph	6.5 s estimate	5.7 s estimate	Aviator
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Aviator

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Explorer Active RWD $38,465	Aviator Premiere RWD $56,910	$18,445
Aviator Premiere RWD $56,910	Explorer ST 4WD $56,905	$5

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Explorer costs $19,716 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Explorer wins.

Aviator wins if Price weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.