Battle of the Titans: Comparing the 2023 Lincoln Navigator and Chevy Suburban

By comparing the 2023 Lincoln Navigator vs. Chevy Suburban in Colorado Springs, you can pick the best large SUV for your needs. We have the specs on the new Navigator vs. Suburban models at Phil Long Ford Lincoln. Evaluate the 2023 Navigator vs. Suburban below and pick which suits you better. 

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Price and Trim Levels

With either SUV option, you have many trim levels to choose from. The 2023 Lincoln Navigator costs more than the Chevy Suburban because of the added luxury and features listed below.

Price & Trim Levels | Lincoln Navigator

  • Standard | $81,620
  • Reserve | $93,830
  • Reserve L | $96,860
  • Black Label | $111,150
  • Black Label L | $114,195

Price & Trim Levels | Chevy Suburban

  • LS | $58,795
  • LT | $64,295
  • RST | $66,895
  • Z71 | $68,895
  • Premier | $72,195
  • High Country | $78,945

Exterior & Colors

The 2023 Lincoln Navigator sits at 210″ L x 80″ W x 76″ H, plus there's a longer wheelbase option. It is equipped with 22" wheel designs. The 2023 Chevy Suburban is rated at 226″ L x 81″ W x 76″ H with 18-22" wheels. With either SUV, you can find a variety of color options. 

On the left, a gray 2023 Lincoln Navigator drives past the viewer, on the right a black 2023 Chevy Suburban drives on a highway

Interior Design & Seating

Both SUVs have three rows. Inside the 2023 Lincoln Navigator, you have space to hold seven or eight people, while the 2023 Chevy Suburban can hold seven to nine occupants.

Infotainment & Features

The 2023 Lincoln Navigator includes six standard USB ports, a navigation system, a 14-speaker speaker system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, satellite radio, a 12" digital instrument display, a SYNC 3 system, and a 13.2" touch screen. In comparison, the 2023 Chevy Suburban includes a standard 8" touch screen, six USB ports, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo, satellite radio, and Bluetooth.

Cargo Capacity

The 2023 Lincoln Navigator features 19.3-20.9 cubic feet in the rear, 57.5-63.6 cubic feet behind the second row, and up to 103.3 cubic feet with both back rows folded down. With the longer wheelbase model, you can get even more. The 2023 Chevy Suburban is rated for 41.5, 93.8, and 144.7 cubic feet, respectively. 

On the left, a silver 2023 Lincoln Navigator is parked and a woman is loading the cargo hold. On the right a black 2023 Chevy Suburban sits parked

Towing Capacity

The 2023 Lincoln Navigator has a higher towing capacity and can tow up to 8,700 pounds, while the Suburban is only rated for a maximum of 8,300 pounds.

Drivetrain & Suspension

Both large SUVs come standard with rear-wheel drive. However, you can choose all-wheel drive if you desire more capability.

Engine

The 2023 Lincoln Navigator has one engine option, the 3.5L V6, rated for 440 horsepower. The 2023 Chevy Suburban offers three different engines. Choose the 355-horsepower 5.3L V8, a 420-horsepower 6.2L V8 or a 277-horsepower 3.0L turbodiesel.

Performance & MPG

The 2023 Lincoln Navigator earns 16 to 17 mpg as the city rating and 19 to 23 mpg on the highway, depending on the trim level and drivetrain. The 2023 Chevy Suburban is rated for 15/20 mpg with the base engine. The turbodiesel offers 21/27 mpg, while the 6.2L V8 provides a rating of 14/20 mpg.


On the left, a black 2023 Lincoln Navigator drives down the road. On the right a red 2023 Chevy Suburban drives a snowy highway

Safety Features

The 2023 Lincoln Navigator includes standard front and rear parking sensors, automatic high-beam headlights, a rearview camera, automatic emergency braking, the MyKey system, pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and forward collision warning. With the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban, you receive a standard rearview camera, Super Cruise, a rear-seat alert, lane keep assist, front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights, pedestrian detection, and forward collision warning.

Ratings & Reviews

The IIHS still needs to evaluate the 2023 Lincoln Navigator. Still, Car and Driver says, "If you like your luxury SUVs with similar square footage to that of a New York City apartment, it might be time to check with a Lincoln real-estate professional about the palatial Navigator." There's also nothing to report on the safety of the 2023 Chevy Suburban. Car and Driver says, "Confident road manners, acres of space inside, and solid tow capability add up to a likable giant."

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