The Lincoln Aviator is coming off a refresh for the 2025 model year, which brought with it some mild exterior styling updates, along with a more comprehensive interior redo that includes the debut of the new Lincoln Digital Experience software. Regardless, as is usually the case, the forthcoming model year will also usher in a few minor tweaks, as Ford Authority has covered in recent months. Turns out, those changes will also include some significant price cuts, at least, for two 2026 Lincoln Aviator trim levels.
Those trim levels are the base 2026 Lincoln Navigator Premiere, which is $2,385 cheaper than the 2025 model year at $56,910, versus $59,295, as well as the range-topping Black Label, which has been trimmed from $87,395 to $85,380 – a difference of $2,015. The Reserve trim has actually increased by a meager $210, taking its starting price up to $66,730, and destination charges have also gone up by $300, to $1,695, however.
| 2026 Lincoln Aviator | 2025 Lincoln Aviator | + / – 2025 Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere | ”$56 | 910″ | ”$59 | 295″ | $-2385 |
| Reserve | ”$66 | 730″ | ”$66 | 520″ | +$210 |
| Black Label | ”$85 | 380″ | ”$87 | 395″ | $-2015 |
| Destination and Delivery | ”$1 | 695″ | ”$1 | 395″ | +$300 |
What’s particularly notable about these price reductions is that the 2025 Lincoln Aviator debuted with significant increases compared to the 2024 model. The Premiere rose by $5,155, in fact, along with a whopping $8,490 increase for the Reserve and $7,770 for the Black Label, which started out at nearly $80k. At that time, destination and delivery charges remained unchanged at $1,395, at least.
As for what sorts of other changes we can expect to see from the 2026 Lincoln Aviator lineup, well, those are pretty minor in nature. As Ford Authority recently reported, the 2026 Ford Explorer is ditching its Panoramic Vista Roof in favor of the optional Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof. However, but that isn’t the case with the 2026 Lincoln Aviator, as it’s retaining the Panoramic Vista Roof for the new model year as standard equipment on the Premiere II (102A) and up.
Otherwise, the 2026 Lincoln Aviator is losing its standard spare tire. The 18-inch mini spare wheel and tire is being replaced by a tire inflator and sealant kit, at least, for Premiere, Livery (fleet-only), and Reserve models. However, those that still covet the 18-inch spare can get it as an optional upgrade on the 2026 Lincoln Aviator Premiere 100A, 101A, and 102A, along with the Livery 500A and Reserve 200A equipment groups, and it’s still standard on the Aviator Reserve 201A and Black Label 800A.
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