Lincoln is a name practically linked to the idea of luxury cars, with every model in their lineup exemplifying their pursuit of uncompromising comfort and refined elegance. A standout in this regard is the Navigator, which for 2025 sees a wide range of new updates that are set to up the ante for Lincoln enthusiasts everywhere. But do these upgrades succeed in creating an overall better SUV? In today’s article, we pit the 2025 Lincoln Navigator vs the Cadillac Escalade: Which one wins?
Key Takeaways:
- The Navigator’s interior is all new, though the base trim is dropped.
- The 2024 Navigator is significantly cheaper, as it features the Premier trim as a starting model.
- The 2025 version sees the debut of the 5th generation of the Lincoln Navigator.
How much is the Lincoln Navigator 2025?
For 2025, Car and Driver reports the Navigator gets a wide array of updates this year, with the main focus being on the interior. A new dash-spanning 48-inch panoramic screen containing a wide bevy of features, including instruments, infotainment functions, and a passenger screen is now standard. Additionally, second-row seats can now be optioned with a newly available massaging function, and third-row riders can get in on the action with newly available heated cushions.
Additionally, the Black Label gets new themes, with one being the Enlighten - a light beige trim featuring leather upholstery accented with gray piping and stitching, as well as laser-etched birch wood accents and Espresso carpeting. The Atmospheric features off-white leather-wrapped seats, as well as a gray suede headliner which is complimented with ash wood appliques, and copper accents which feature on the exterior in the form of accents on the grille and fender badging. as well.
Speaking of the exterior, the front end of the Navigator gets an update, and the rear gets a new Split Gate tailgate that allows the top half to open upward, like most liftgates, while the second half drops down like most tailgates do.
The trims and prices for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator are as follows:
- Reserve - $101,990
- Reserve L - $104,980
- Jet - $104,990
- Jet L - $107,980
- Black Label - $118,490
- Black Label L - $121,485
Car and Driver is fond of the Black Label trims, they feel that the Reserve is the best all around trim, with the massage equipment being a key factor in the decision. The choice in wheelbase is up to you, and if you’re in need of towing capacity, the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow package unlocks the SUV's 8700-pound max capacity.
How much is a 2024 fully loaded Lincoln Navigator?
For 2024, Kelley Blue Book reported that you could expect the 2024 Lincoln Navigator to start with an MSRP of $85,260 for the Premier, with the range-topping Navigator Black Label kicking off at $113,090. The full list of trims reads as:
- Premier - $85,260
- Reserve - $97,690
- Black Label - $113,090
If you’re curious to know what the Navigator looks like fully kitted out, Lincoln provided a build and price feature to let you price your dream Navigator ahead of time, providing buyers with all of the options they can expect to find available. Using this feature, the price of a 2025 Lincoln Navigator, starting with the Black Label and packing on with every possible package shakes out to $136,101 being the asking price for what is undoubtedly the best Lincoln your money will buy.
Is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator Better than the 2024 Model?
When it comes to the winner in this comparison, it’s a matter of preference. The new Navigator’s features are undeniably plush, but we won’t fault you for picking the more affordable 2024 model. If you’re looking to buy a Lincoln without breaking the bank, the 2024 model is definitely the SUV of choice. If you want the best Lincoln you can buy, the 2025 Navigator is all that and more.