Is the 2027 Lincoln Navigator a good car?
No.
1 of 4 checks
- Crash stars
- 5 of 5 stars
- Pass
- Value kept, 3 years
- 52%
- Fail, median 63%
- Price
- $89,995
- Fail, median $50,943
- Fuel cost
- $2,900 a year
- Fail, median $2,132 a year
Compared with 2027 SUVs. Cheapest trim.
Four checks
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | This car | Compared with | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash test stars | 5 of 5 stars | 4 or more | Yes | |
| Value kept after 3 years | 52% | Median 63% | 174 | No |
| Price Premiere 4x2 | $89,995 | Median $50,943 | 114 | No |
| Fuel cost a year Premiere 4x2 | $2,900 a year | Median $2,132 a year | 102 | No |
- Stars pass at 4 or more.
- Price and fuel cost pass at or under the class median.
- Value kept passes at or over the median.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of the checks.
- Price and fuel cost use the cheapest trim with the number. Stars use the lowest version.
- Value kept: KBB value now divided by original MSRP, 2023 SUVs.
Fuel: 12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Good for what
Checks for one use each. They do not change the answer above.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $209 vs $154 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.9 in, top 20% |
| Worth the money | No | 12% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check uses the cheapest trim that has the number. The trim is named.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
Is the Navigator a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats Premiere 4x2 | 7 seats | 5 or more | Not listed | Yes |
| Rear legroom Premiere 4x2 | 42.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 98 | Yes |
| Rear headroom Premiere 4x2 | 37.9 in | Median 38.9 in | 98 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row Premiere 4x2 | 22.9 cu ft | Median 25.5 cu ft | 100 | No |
Is the Navigator a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Premiere 4x2 | $89,995 | Median $50,943 | 114 | No |
| Horsepower Premiere 4x2 | 440 hp | 178 hp to 392 hp | 106 | No |
| Length Premiere 4x2 | 210.0 in | Median 191.9 in | 109 | No |
| Turning circle Premiere 4x2 | 41.7 ft | Median 39.1 ft | 96 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile Premiere 4x2 | 24.2 cents | Median 17.8 cents | 102 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Navigator a good commuter car?
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
No. $209 a month to commute. Class median $154.
- Miles a month
- 867
- Trim
- Premiere 4x2
- This car
- $209
- Median of 102 SUVs
- $154
- Highway mpg
- 23 mpg, top 74% of 78
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, 78.3 in tall | 6.7 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 71.0 in tall | 82 | No |
| Front headroom Premiere 4x2 | 38.3 in | Median 40.1 in | 99 | No |
| Turning circle Premiere 4x2 | 41.7 ft | Median 39.1 ft | 96 | 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 20% of 92 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Premiere 4WD, 8.9 in
- Compared with
- 92 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Navigator worth the money?
No. Priced 12% above cars like it.
- Price, Premiere 4x2
- $89,995
- Predicted price
- $80,119
- Gap
- +$9,876 (+12%)
- Typical price error
- 12% median, 128 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2027 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Navigator a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 497 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2027.
What this cannot tell you
Your prices, use and trim may differ.
No sales data per model, so complaints are not scored.
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