Price: $37,700
Improvement: 8 mpg
Credit: $4,500
Annual fuel saved: 500 gallons
Even without the government voucher, downsizing from a Lincoln Navigator to something like a Lexus RX would be worth it for the fuel savings alone.
Someone wanting to stay in the Lincoln family could get the MKX, which gets 1 mpg less. While not as nice, in many ways, the MKX is just as dependable as a Lexus and would still qualify for a $4,500 credit. A buyer could probably negotiate a lower purchase price for it, too.
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