Is the 2026 Lincoln Aviator a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear headroom 38.4 in. Class median 38.7 in.
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $56,910. Class median $47,693.
- Commuter: $132 a month. Class median $111.
- Not enough data: good buy.
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 | $132 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.5 in, top 29% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 29% below predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- 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 Aviator a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 6 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.4 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 19.2 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the Aviator a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $56,910 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | No |
| Length | 199.7 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Aviator a good commuter car?
No. $132 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 25 mpg, top 66% of 139
Is the Aviator a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.1 in clearance, 69.6 in tall | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Aviator a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.5 in clearance. Top 29% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Premiere AWD, 8.5 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Aviator worth the money?
Yes. Priced 29% below cars like it.
- Price, Premiere RWD
- $56,910
- Predicted price
- $79,610
- Gap
- -$22,700 (-29%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Aviator a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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