*All information in this article has been revised and updated for the latest 2021-2022 models.
The 2021 Ford Expedition and the luxury 2021 Lincoln Navigator are two large SUVs that sit near the top of their class. The two have a lot in common, and both offer a long-wheelbase body type but the Expedition’s lower price tag and higher towing capacity make it the choice to consider. Come take a ride at Brighton Ford.
Style/Passenger/Cargo and Towing Specs
If you are looking for a vehicle that can do it all, the Ford Expedition is for you. It has the capabilities of a truck, but also the convenience and style of an SUV. Its base cabin boasts high-end premium materials, and it gives luxury SUVs a run for their money. The Expedition can seat comfortably up to eight people with three rows of seating. It has a standard body length of 20.9 cubic feet of space behind the third row. Folding those seats down, you can get a spacious 104.6 cubic feet. With the longer wheelbase, you will get a maximum of 121.4 cubic feet of cargo space. Not only can you travel in style and bring your gear, you can also tow your favorite recreation toys. When fully equipped, the Expedition has an impressive 9,300 pounds of towing capacity.
The Navigator can seat seven or eight people, depending on the option for second-row captain’s chairs. It comes standard with some luxury items, such as leather upholstery and heated seats in both rows. The standard wheelbase has up to 20.9 cubic feet of space behind the third row. Folding down the second and third row it opens up to 103 cubic feet of space. The Navigator will get a total of 120.2 cubic feet of space with the long-wheelbase. It can tow up to 8,700 pounds when properly equipped.
Safety and Tech Features
If you are looking for a great infotainment package, every Expedition comes standard with a user-friendly SYNC 3 infotainment system, which includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay with an easy to use 8-inch touch screen. Other standard features include satellite radio, voice recognition, four USB ports, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Now standard in all models for your ease of mind, is the Ford Co-Pilot360 with Blind Spot Information System, Pre-collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, and Adaptive Cruise with Stop-and-Go.
The Lincoln is also standard with the SYNC 3 infotainment system that features a 10-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation, six USB ports, satellite radio, a 14-speaker stereo, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless device charging. Safety features include pre-collision warning and braking system, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high-beam headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, and lane keep assist.
Fuel and Pricing and Power
Starting price for the 2021 Ford Expedition is $50,595 for the XLT and ranges to $76,150 for the Platinum Max edition, with an estimated 17/23 mpg city and highway. Its 3.5-liter EcoBoost turbocharged V6 engine puts out 375 hp and 470 pound-feet of torque and can rival most competitors. If you choose the Platinum trim, you will get 400 hp and 480 pound-feet of torque.
The starting price for this luxury entry level Navigator is $73,200 and ranges to a whopping $96,400 for the high-end Black Label. The engine available for the Lincoln Navigator is a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that makes 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque and comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It estimates 16/23 mpg in the city and on the highway.
Overview
The 2021 Ford Expedition is essentially the non luxury version of the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, but still offers plenty of luxury features. It not only ranks high in the large SUV class, but delivers nearly all of what you’d want from a large SUV, from its classy, comfortable cabin to its muscular V6 engine and powerful towing capacity. All this at an affordable price tag. Come take a ride and your choice will be clear.