Is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear headroom 37.9 in. Class median 38.7 in.
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $99,995. Class median $48,995.
- Commuter: $163 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 8.9 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Price: 11% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $163 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.9 in, top 17% |
| Worth the money | No | 11% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Navigator a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 42.0 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 22.9 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the Navigator a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99,995 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 440 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | No |
| Length | 210.0 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 18.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Navigator a good commuter car?
No. $163 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $163
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 22 mpg, top 81% of 151
Is the Navigator a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.9 in clearance, 78.0 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Navigator a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.9 in clearance. Top 17% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Reserve 4WD, 8.9 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Navigator worth the money?
No. Priced 11% above cars like it.
- Price, Reserve 4WD
- $99,995
- Predicted price
- $89,916
- Gap
- +$10,079 (+11%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Navigator a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator L Reserve 4WD | $102,985 | 18.8 cents | 107.0 cu ft | 440 hp |
| Lucid Gravity Grand Touring AWD | $94,900 | 5.3 cents | 111.9 cu ft | 828 hp |
Compared with 1,199 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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