The 2023 Audi Q7 comes with an improved powertrain for the newest model year, but it still falls behind the Lincoln Aviator in horsepower and torque even though it costs $5,000 more. Not only is the engine much weaker, but the front row is smaller, so it offers less legroom.

The Lincoln Aviator has such an impressive base engine that even the performance-oriented BMW X7 with an upgraded engine for 2024, the Aviator pumps out more horsepower and torque. For a whopping $23,000 more, the BMW X7 will still lack in performance, capabilities, and standard luxury features.

Where the Volvo XC90 offers a minimalist take on luxury with clean lines and sparse surroundings, the Lincoln Aviator is sublimely comfortable with a highly tailored design that creates a unique experience of warmth and sanctuary. While style may be a personal preference, we can all agree that we don't want to pay more for less performance and interior space.

The Cadillac XT6 may be the most economical option among the Lincoln Aviator, but the price difference is felt in its cramped quarters and vastly weaker powertrain, which offers 163 horsepower less than the Aviator's base engine. Less cost translates to less legroom, less front row space, less shoulder room, and even fewer speakers in the surround sound system.