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Ford Bronco vs Lincoln Nautilus

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Ford Bronco

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2026 Lincoln Nautilus

Overview

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLincoln NautilusPremiere
Selected trimBronco SUVPremiere
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfour wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission7-speed manual8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLincoln NautilusPremiere
MSRP$40,495 (best)$53,490
Lowest listing price$27,000$15,962 (best)
Median listing price$50,354 (best)$61,389
Highest listing price$92,500$84,803 (best)
For sale now397 (best)97

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLincoln NautilusPremiere
Combined MPG19 MPG24 MPG (best)
City MPG18 MPG21 MPG (best)
Highway MPG21 MPG29 MPG (best)
Fuel tank20.8 gal (best)20 gal

Performance

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLincoln NautilusPremiere
Horsepower300 hp (best)250 hp
Torque325 lb-ft (best)280 lb-ft
Engine size2.3 L (best)2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLincoln NautilusPremiere
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume77.6 cu ft (best)71.3 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs (best)1,750 lbs
Curb weight4,957 lbs4,349 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.4 in (best)
Wheelbase116.1 in (best)114.2 in
Length189.4 in193.2 in (best)
Width75.9 in76.9 in (best)
Height73 in (best)68.2 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLincoln NautilusPremiere
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)7None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord BroncoLincoln Nautilus
1

Bronco SUV

$40,495 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Premiere

$53,490 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Bronco SUV

$40,495 MSRP

Reserve

$63,180 MSRP

3

Big Bend

$40,995 MSRP

Black Label

$77,130 MSRP

4

Outer Banks

$48,090 MSRP

5

Badlands

$48,890 MSRP

6

Badlands

$48,890 MSRP

7

Heritage Edition

$51,625 MSRP

8

Stroppe Edition

$69,995 MSRP

9

Raptor

$79,995 MSRP

Live inventory

Ford Bronco vs Lincoln Nautilus FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Bronco vs 2026 Lincoln Nautilus on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford Bronco starts lower at $40,495. Live Ford Bronco listings start at $27,000. Live Lincoln Nautilus listings start at $15,962.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
The 2026 Ford Bronco leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (40,495).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
The 2026 Ford Bronco leads on horsepower in this comparison (330).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
The 2026 Ford Bronco leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Bronco vs 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Bronco (5/5 NHTSA overall); Lincoln Nautilus (5/5 NHTSA overall).