2026–27 Lincoln Corsair vs Lincoln Nautilus: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Corsair — it leads our weighted scorecard 4–0 across 4 categories, winning on better 5-year value retention (44.4% vs 37.9%) and better fuel economy (33 mpg vs 30 mpg best EPA combined). The Nautilus doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Scorecard: Corsair 4 pts · Nautilus 0 pts across 4 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 Corsair | 2026 Nautilus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $39,985 | — | No data |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 44.4% | 37.9% | Corsair |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 33 mpg | 30 mpg | Corsair |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 305 hp | 285 hp | Corsair |
| Max towing (1) | — | 1,750 lb | No data |
| Standard seats (1) | 5 | — | No data |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 13 | 12 | Tie |
| Weighted points | 4 | 0 | Corsair |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: the Corsair — 33 mpg vs 30 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Resale. Resale-minded buyers: the Corsair — 44.4% vs 37.9% (5-year value retained).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
A current starting MSRP isn't on file for both models.
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- Corsair: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Nautilus: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 model years: Corsair 13, Nautilus 12.
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 Corsair | 2026 Nautilus | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $39,985 | — |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 250–285 hp |
| Max torque | — | 295 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 24–33 mpg (hybrid avail.) | 24–30 mpg (hybrid avail.) |
| Max towing | — | 1,750 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 5 / 5 | — / 5 |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Resale: 5-year value retained
A 5-year-old (2021) Corsair lists for a median $22,689 — 44.4% of today's median new price of $51,085. A 5-year-old (2021) Nautilus lists for a median $25,358 — 37.9% of today's median new price of $66,845.
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FAQ
Is the Corsair better than the Nautilus?
On our data, yes. Our pick: the Corsair — it leads our weighted scorecard 4–0 across 4 categories, winning on better 5-year value retention (44.4% vs 37.9%) and better fuel economy (33 mpg vs 30 mpg best EPA combined). The Nautilus doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Which is more reliable, the Corsair or the Nautilus?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 Corsair and 12 for the Nautilus.
Which holds its value better, the Corsair or the Nautilus?
The Corsair: a 5-year-old example lists for 44.4% of the new price, versus 37.9% for the Nautilus, based on median used asking prices against today's median new price.
Which is cheaper, the Corsair or the Nautilus?
We don't have a current starting MSRP for both models.
Which has better gas mileage, the Corsair or the Nautilus?
The Corsair: up to 33 mpg combined vs 30 mpg for the Nautilus (best EPA rating across each lineup).
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2026–27 Lincoln Corsair vs Lincoln Nautilus: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/lincoln-corsair-vs-lincoln-nautilus, updated November 8, 2026.