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Used 2021 Lincoln Nautilus SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus comes in Standard, Reserve and Black Label trim levels. The Reserve offers the most choice with regard to upgrades, while the Black Label is curated to exclusive themes offering maximum luxury.

Highlights of the Nautilus Standard's equipment list include:

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive
  • 18-inch wheels
  • Power rear liftgate
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Remote engine starting
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Digital gauge cluster
  • 13.2-inch infotainment system display
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Natural voice recognition
  • Lincoln Connect communication services
  • 10-speaker audio system

Additionally, the Lincoln Nautilus is equipped with several standard advanced driving assistance systems. They're contained in Lincoln Co-Pilot360 and include the following:

  • Automatic high-beam LED headlights
  • Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Nautilus back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

Choosing the Nautilus Reserve installs this additional equipment:

  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated and power-adjustable steering wheel
  • Heated rear seats
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Real wood trim
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Navigation system
  • 13-speaker Revel premium sound system
  • Improved vehicle security

Lincoln offers an array of options for the Nautilus Reserve, including Reserve I, Reserve II and Ultimate packages. A Monochromatic package removes much of the exterior chrome in favor of black and body-colored trim. You can also add the Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Plus package, which installs the following safety upgrades:

  • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go (maintains a driver-set distance between the Nautilus and the car in front, can bring the SUV to a full stop, and can resume travel within a short time if traffic ahead moves forward)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Nautilus and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Front parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of the vehicle when parking)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

The Nautilus Black Label is fully equipped and offered in a choice of Chalet and Flight interior themes. The Flight theme will be available midway through the model year. All Nautilus Black Label models include:

  • Turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine (335 hp, 380 lb-ft of torque)
  • All-wheel drive
  • 21-inch wheels
  • Adaptive suspension dampers (for improved ride comfort and handling)
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Simulated suede headliner
  • Luxury carpeted floor mats
  • Digital key technology (transforms your smartphone into a key that can unlock the Nautilus and start the engine)
  • 19-speaker high-end Revel Ultima audio system
  • Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Plus (detailed above)

Many features that come standard on the Black Label are available on the Reserve as options. Other notable options for the Nautilus include 22-way power-adjustable front seats with massaging functions and a rear-seat entertainment system

Which Nautilus trim does Edmunds recommend?

Luxury is about simplicity and easy living, but it's also about choice. That's why we recommend the Nautilus Reserve. It offers the broadest array of powertrains, wheel sizes and designs, and interior equipment, allowing you wide latitude in tailoring the SUV to your specific requirements.

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Nautilus Base
Nautilus Reserve
Nautilus Black Label
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Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Black Label
2.7L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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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
Not Available
optional
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
250 hp @ 5,500 rpm
250 hp @ 5,500 rpm
335 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
280 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
380 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.7 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
v6
Transmission
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/60R18
245/60R18
265/40R21
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 26 / 23 MPG
21 / 26 / 23 MPG
19 / 25 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
378 / 468 miles
378 / 468 miles
342 / 450 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.3 ft.
39.3 ft.
39.3 ft.
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
86.1 in.
86.1 in.
86.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
Height
66.2 in.
66.2 in.
66.2 in.
Length
190.0 in.
190.0 in.
190.0 in.
Wheelbase
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
37.2 cu. ft.
37.2 cu. ft.
37.2 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
Front Leg Room
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.9 in.
58.9 in.
58.9 in.
Rear Head Room
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
59.0 in.
59.0 in.
59.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$48,852
$52,503
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.65
$0.7
Not Available
Depreciation
$12,111
$14,448
Not Available
Financing
$4,389
$5,188
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
$1,659
$1,900
Not Available
Fuel
$12,566
$12,566
Not Available
Insurance
$7,933
$8,207
Not Available
Maintenance
$7,404
$7,404
Not Available
Repairs
$2,790
$2,790
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Sandstone, leatherette
Sandstone, premium leather
Ebony, leatherette
Ebony, premium leather
Ebony, premium leather
Ebony/Roast, premium leather
Sandstone, premium leather
Medium Slate, premium leather
Alpine, premium leather
Exterior
Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
Silver Radiance Metallic
Infinite Black Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Iced Mocha Metallic
Artisan Blue
Red Carpet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Ceramic Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat
Asher Gray
Flight Blue Clearcoat
Green Gem
Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
Silver Radiance Metallic
Infinite Black Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Iced Mocha Metallic
Artisan Blue
Red Carpet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Ceramic Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat
Asher Gray
Flight Blue Clearcoat
Green Gem
Flight Blue Clearcoat
Green Gem
Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat
Silver Radiance Metallic
Chroma Elite Copper Premium Metallic (Chromoflare)
Infinite Black Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat