Compare the2022 Toyota SequoiaVS 2022 Lincoln Navigator

Both the Sequoia and the Navigator have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available four-wheel drive.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Sequoia for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Lincoln only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Navigator.

There are over 66 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Lincoln dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Sequoia’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Sequoia’s reliability 27 points higher than the Navigator.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2020 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are better in initial quality than Lincoln vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota 19th in initial quality. With 5 more problems per 100 vehicles, Lincoln is ranked 21st.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Lincoln vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 8 more problems per 100 vehicles, Lincoln is ranked 9th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Lincoln vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. Lincoln is ranked 26th.

As tested in Motor Trend the Toyota Sequoia is faster than the Lincoln Navigator:

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Sequoia uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Navigator requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Sequoia has 3.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Navigator (26.4 vs. 23 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Sequoia stops much shorter than the Navigator:

The Sequoia has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Navigator; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The Sequoia offers an optional automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Navigator doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Sequoia is .3 inches wider in the front and 1.9 inches wider in the rear than on the Navigator.

The Sequoia TRD Sport 4x4 handles at .78 G’s, while the Navigator Black Label 4WD pulls only .74 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Sequoia TRD Sport 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.1 seconds quicker than the Navigator Black Label 4WD (27.3 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 28.4 seconds @ .61 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Sequoia’s turning circle is 1.9 feet tighter than the Navigator’s (38.1 feet vs. 40 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Navigator (10 vs. 9.6 inches), allowing the Sequoia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Sequoia is 4.9 inches shorter than the Navigator, making the Sequoia easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Sequoia has .6 inches more front hip room, 1.2 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear shoulder room and 1.5 inches more third row shoulder room than the Navigator.

The Sequoia’s cargo area provides more volume than the Navigator.

The Sequoia’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Navigator’s (7100 vs. 6200 pounds).

The Sequoia’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Navigator does not have an oil pressure gauge.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Sequoia has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Navigator doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Sequoia to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Navigator doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Sequoia will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Sequoia will retain 46.51% to 54.58% of its original price after five years, while the Navigator only retains 41.62% to 42.57%.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Sequoia is less expensive to operate than the Navigator because it costs $309 less to do the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the Sequoia than the Navigator, including $156 less for a muffler and $1102 less for a power steering pump.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Toyota Sequoia will be $22635 to $28070 less than for the Lincoln Navigator.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Toyota Sequoia, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Lincoln Navigator isn't recommended.