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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,550

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,313

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $40,000
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $36,366
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,600
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Technology Package     3,400
Floor mats     210
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,388
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Technology Package     2,949
Floor mats     155
Options (change) 10,705 9,005 5,210
Options (change) 9,150 7,705 4,492
Destination 645 645 705
Total Price $41,550 $42,165 $45,915
Total Invoice $37,313 $37,928 $41,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,032
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8305hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/70-18
Total Price$41,550$42,165$45,915
Adjustments for Features00-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,550$42,165$44,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$37,313$37,928$41,563
Adjustments for Features00-1,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,313$37,928$40,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console  $200
Second-row high console$250$250 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,575$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,218

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in123.2 in
Length193.4 in206.9 in
Width73.7 in78.8 in
Height72.8 in77.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in65.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in64.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in60.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft356.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft397.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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