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2026 Lincoln Aviator Trims Comparison

Which 2026 Aviator trim does Edmunds recommend?

Go for the Reserve trim level. It comes well stocked with features that include leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, and a full complement of advanced driver aids. BlueCruise, which is a helpful hands-free driving system that works on highways, is also included.

2026 Aviator trim level differences

The 2026 Lincoln Aviator is a three-row midsize SUV that seats up to seven people. It's available in three trim levels: Premiere, Reserve and Black Label. (Note that Lincoln designates the Premiere for commercial livery use only.) All have a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (400 horsepower, 415 lb-ft of torque) connected to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Premiere and Reserve trims come with standard rear-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive. Black Label models come with standard all-wheel drive. Equipment highlights for each trim level include:

Premiere
The base version of the Aviator starts with:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Power liftgate
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Second-row bench seat
  • Heated, power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated steering wheel

Tech features include:

  • 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Digital gauge cluster display
  • Onboard navigation powered by Google Maps
  • Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Phone as a key capability (transforms specific smartphones into the Aviator's key)
  • 10-speaker sound system

Standard driver assist features include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Aviator and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assistance (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Aviator and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Reserve
The Reserve trim builds on the Premiere trim with features including:

  • 21-inch wheels
  • Adaptive suspension dampers (adjust to help improve ride quality and handling)
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Second-row captain's chairs (seating for six passengers; a bench seat is optional)
  • Power-adjustable steering wheel
  • Leather upholstery (first two rows of seats)
  • 14-speaker sound system
  • Head-up display
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad
  • BlueCruise (allows for hands-free driving on select highways when conditions permit)

The optional Reserve II package has those features plus:

  • 22-inch wheels
  • Heated and ventilated second-row seats
  • 30-way adjustable front seats with massage
  • 28-speaker Revel premium audio system
  • Adaptive headlights
  • Distinctive LED daytime running lights and illuminated grille emblem

Black Label

The most luxurious Aviator comes equipped with standard all-wheel drive plus:

  • Features from the Reserve I and Reserve II packages
  • Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
  • Sound-reducing first- and second-row windows
  • Premium leather seats (first and second rows)
  • Access to Black Label services including remote new-vehicle delivery, premium maintenance, complimentary car washes

Other notable options include:

  • Dynamic Handling package
    • Adaptive air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
  • Jet Appearance package
    • 22-inch black-painted wheels
    • Black exterior trim
    • Body-color lower body cladding

Pricing

Edmunds suggests you pay
$56,023
Prices based on sales in NJ thru 9/1/25
Final assembly in USA

Compare 2026 Aviator trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Hackettstown, NJ
Vehicle
Aviator Premiere
Aviator Reserve
Aviator Black Label
Vehicle
Premiere
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A
Starting MSRP
$58,395
Avg Price Paid
$56,023
See all Aviator Premiere for sale
Black Label
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A
Starting MSRP
$86,865
Avg Price Paid
$83,279
See all Aviator Black Label for sale
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
400 hp
400 hp
400 hp
Engine torque
415 lb-ft
415 lb-ft
415 lb-ft
Engine displacement
3.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/55R20
275/45R21
275/40R22
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
20.2 gal.
20.2 gal.
20.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
89.9 in.
89.9 in.
89.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
79.6 in.
79.6 in.
79.6 in.
Height
69.2 in.
69.2 in.
69.2 in.
Length
199.7 in.
199.7 in.
199.7 in.
Wheelbase
119.1 in.
119.1 in.
119.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
19.2 cu. ft.
19.2 cu. ft.
19.2 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
42.7 cu. ft.
42.7 cu. ft.
42.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
Front Leg Room
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
Rear Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
61.3 in.
61.3 in.
61.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Onyx, leatherette
Medium Light Space Gray, leatherette
Onyx, leather
Medium Light Space Gray, leather
Hot Chocolate, leather
Harvest Bronze, leather
Green Moonbeam, premium leather
Luggage Tan, premium leather
Onyx, premium leather
Exterior
Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
Red Carpet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Whisper Blue Metallic Clearcoat
Crystal White Metallic Clearcoat
Harbor Gray Clearcoat
Infinite Black Metallic Clearcoat
Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
Red Carpet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Whisper Blue Metallic Clearcoat
Crystal White Metallic Clearcoat
Harbor Gray Clearcoat
Infinite Black Metallic Clearcoat
Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
Red Carpet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Whisper Blue Metallic Clearcoat
Crystal White Metallic Clearcoat
Harbor Gray Clearcoat
Cenote Green Bright Colorant Clearcoat
Infinite Black Metallic Clearcoat