When it comes to power, generous interior space, and all-out luxury, you may find yourself stuck between the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Lincoln Navigator. Which of these luxury full-size SUVs belongs in your garage? Our comparison guide tells you what you need to know about each model.
Lightest Price Tag: 2023 Lincoln Navigator
Want to save a little bit of money on a brand new luxury SUV? The Navigator can help you out in this regard, with a price that starts at $77,635.
The Grand Wagoneer will cost you more, because of its MSRP of $88,640. However, as we’ll see, this three-row SUV gives you more for your money, with greater luxury and a stronger performance.
Most Luxurious Cabin: 2023 Grand Wagoneer
Although these luxury SUVs have a lot of features in common, the Grand Wagoneer gives you more standard features. Whereas you need to pay extra for leather seating and driver’s seat memory settings in the Navigator, the Grand Wagoneer includes these features in its base model. Other standard features include:
- Leather upholstery
- Driver’s seat memory settings
- Heated, power-adjustable steering wheel
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Heated and ventilated front seats with massage settings
- Four-zone automatic climate control
- Panoramic sunroof
- Retractable running boards
- Hands-free liftgate
- Available premium leather upholstery
While the 2023 Lincoln Navigator’s standard lineup isn’t quite as luxurious as that of the Grand Wagoneer, it’s still pretty impressive. And many of the Grand Wagoneer’s standard features are available as options on the Navigator, including leather upholstery.
- Faux leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Heated, power-adjustable steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated first- and second-row seats
- Triple-zone automatic climate control
- Power running boards
- Hands-free liftgate
- Adaptive suspension
- Available leather upholstery
Powerful Ride: 2023 Grand Wagoneer
For premium power and standard off-road capabilities, you need Jeep’s luxury SUV. Every Grand Wagoneer includes four-wheel drive, which generates the traction-heavy performance you need to hit the trail in earnest. Properly equipped, the Wagoneer also delivers best-in-class towing capabilities of up to 10,000 pounds.
- 6.4-liter V8 (471 horsepower, 455 lb-ft of torque)
- Turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine (510 hp, 500 lb-ft)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Four-wheel drive
- 10,000 lbs max towing
However, the 2023 Lincoln Navigator follows just behind the competition, with a powerful engine of its own. Four-wheel drive is optional, so you can equip the Navigator to hit the trail if you so choose. Although it’s not as tow-friendly as the Grand Wagoneer, the Navigator can tow a pretty big camper, with tow ratings of up to 8,700 pounds.
- Turbo 3.5L V6 (440 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Optional four-wheel drive
- 8,700 lbs max towing
Innovative Technology: It’s a Tie!
When it comes to technology, the Grand Wagoneer comes standard with some features that the Navigator makes optional, and vice-versa. However, both SUVs offer a great lineup, with premium audio systems, big touchscreen infotainment interfaces, and a healthy dose of high-tech safety aids.
The 2023 Grand Wagoneer comes standard with these tech features and safety aids:
- Head-up display
- 12-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- 19-speaker McIntosh audio system
- Built-in navigation
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automated parking system
- 360-degree surround-view camera
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator’s standard tech lineup is also very well-rounded, including these features:
- 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- 14-speaker sound system
- Built-in navigation
- Adaptive cruise control
- Evasive steering assist
- 360-degree surround-view camera
- Automated parking system
Choose Your New Luxury SUV
If you’re looking for the most upscale experience, you’re going to want the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Not only does it offer more standard features and superior performance compared to the Lincoln Navigator, but you can also dress this Jeep SUV up with even more upscale features and performance gear to create the ultimate luxury experience.