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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: $38,840

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,097

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerArmadaArmada
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $35,500 $42,000
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,325 $38,234
Third-row seat 845 845    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 2,800 2,800
Tow Package     650 350
RWD     0  
Premium Package     4,600  
Sunroof     1,000  
Floor mats     220 220
Preferred Package       1,000
Third-row seat 718 718    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 2,546 2,546
Tow Package     564 304
RWD     0  
Premium Package     3,990  
Sunroof     867  
Floor mats     167 167
Preferred Package       867
Options (change) 7,995 6,295 9,270 4,370
Options (change) 6,934 5,489 8,134 3,884
Destination 645 645 780 780
Total Price $38,840 $39,455 $45,550 $47,150
Total Invoice $35,097 $35,712 $41,239 $42,898

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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: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,100
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerArmadaArmada
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8317hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A5A5
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/70-18275/60-20
Total Price$38,840$39,455$45,550$47,150
Adjustments for Features00-2,255-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,840$39,455$43,295$44,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,650
Total Invoice$35,097$35,712$41,239$42,898
Adjustments for Features00-2,042-2,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,097$35,712$39,197$40,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,695

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerArmadaArmada
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof  $900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Transmission temperature gauge  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,850$4,850$7,105$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,255$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,042-2,006

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in123.2 in
Length193.4 in207.7 in
Width73.7 in79.3 in
Height72.8 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in65.0 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 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in60.8 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%
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%
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%

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Skid plate (one)50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested90100%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197557%
Total Not Requested150043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Skid plate (one)50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested90100%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested15029%
Total Not Requested37571%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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