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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: $44,270

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,714

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $50,890
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $46,316
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 2,900
Captain's Chairs     450
Floor mats     220
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 2,637
Captain's Chairs     391
Floor mats     167
Options (change) 13,425 11,725 3,570
Options (change) 11,551 10,106 3,195
Destination 645 645 975
Total Price $44,270 $44,885 $55,435
Total Invoice $39,714 $40,329 $50,486

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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: $9,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,092
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A5
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17275/60-20
Total Price$44,270$44,885$55,435
Adjustments for Features00-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,270$44,885$53,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$39,714$40,329$50,486
Adjustments for Features00-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,714$40,329$48,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
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 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,275$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20062011
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

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Skid plate (one)50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested50100%
Captain's Chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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