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2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 13 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest standard SUV configurations to fuel, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator at a glance
The 2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 13 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $6,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD (13 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator by model year
What the 2006 Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$515
$6,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$10.30
Per 100 miles
$41.20
Five years
$30,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$2,100more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Lincoln Navigator MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,180.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Lincoln Navigator MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,180.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Lincoln Navigator MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,180.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Lincoln Navigator MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator (Most efficient) | 5.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD: $7,370 in California and $5,360 in Texas, a $2,010 difference.
- California $7,370
- Washington $6,930
- New York $6,100
- Florida $5,640
- Texas $5,360
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (1st gen)
- 2003-2006 (2nd gen)
- 2007-2017 (3rd gen)
- 2018-2024 (4th gen)
- 2025-2027* (5th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator get?
EPA rates the 2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator at 13 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 13 MPG (11 city, 16 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator?
Every model year of the 2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator tops out at 13 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
How does the 2003-2006 Lincoln Navigator compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Lincoln Navigator) is rated 12–13 MPG combined and costs $6,180–$6,700 a year to fuel; the 2003-2006 model is rated 13 MPG and costs $6,180 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Lincoln Navigator per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $6,180 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Lincoln Navigator 100 miles?
About $41.20 per 100 miles for the Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Lincoln Navigator more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD is rated 11 city and 16 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2006 Lincoln Navigator compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Navigator 5.4L 8-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year to fuel, $2,100 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 0 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Lincoln Navigator different from the 2005 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $6,180. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2006 against 1 configuration for 2005. See the 2005 Lincoln Navigator for that year.