• New Lincoln Navigator wins 2015 Vincentric Best Value in America^™ award in Premium Large SUV category
• Vincentric awards are model-specific honors that determine the best value in each segment
• These awards are determined by statistical analysis incorporating total cost of ownership of all vehicles for the 2015 model year factoring in such elements as fuel, financing, maintenance, and insurance

DEARBORN, Mich., March 31, 2015 – The 2015 Lincoln Navigator has won the Vincentric Best Value in America^™ award for Premium Large SUV.

Vincentric is an automotive data analysis firm specializing in lifecycle cost measurement. Value is determined using a statistical analysis that incorporates the total cost of ownership of all vehicles for the 2015 model year along with the current market price of those vehicles.

Each month Vincentric measures the cost to own and operate over 3,000 vehicle configurations based upon typical use by consumers. To determine this total cost-of-ownership, Vincentric estimates the current market price for each vehicle, incorporating rebates and incentives into this process.

Once per year Vincentric performs an analysis at the model level to determine Vincentric Best Value in America™ awards and identify “Best in Class” models in each Vincentric market segment.

Other honors for 2015 Lincoln Navigator include:

• One of The Car Book’s 2015 Best Bets – the only large premium utility to achieve this honor
• 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

In addition to excellent crash ratings, the latest Lincoln Navigator features a refreshed exterior design for a more refined appearance and a fresh, luxuriously appointed interior. Lincoln Navigator also offers best-in-class towing capacity of 9,000 pounds, when properly equipped.*

Powering the new Navigator is the 3.5-liter EcoBoost^® engine, which delivers an excellent combination of power and fuel economy. It produces 380 horsepower, using 93-octane fuel, making this the most powerful Navigator ever, with best-in-class fuel economy. EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings for 4x2 configuration are 16 city/22 highway/18 combined mpg. Actual mileage will vary.

*Class is Luxury Extended Utilities