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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: $43,005

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,535

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $49,960
Base Invoice $30,178 $45,993
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Third-row seat 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
Navigation system 1,995  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115  
Power-folding third row seats 495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
4WD w/low range 2,325 2,900
Captain's Chairs   450
Floor mats   210
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Third-row seat 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
Navigation system 1,696  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97  
Power-folding third row seats 421  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
4WD w/low range 2,117 2,668
Captain's Chairs   395
Floor mats   161
Options (change) 9,825 3,560
Options (change) 8,572 3,224
Destination 785 995
Total Price $43,005 $54,515
Total Invoice $39,535 $50,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,932
Model Year20082014
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionA6A5
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18275/60-20
Total Price$43,005$54,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,005$52,620
Total Invoice$39,535$50,212
Adjustments for Features0-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,535$48,467

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082014
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
4WD w/low range$2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$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 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$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 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,950$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,745

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082014
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada specs.

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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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 Platinum

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Mud guards75No
Skid plate (one)50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Captain's Chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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