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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: $48,655

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,697

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $50,780
Base Invoice $35,268 $47,119
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 301A 2,250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Second-row buckets 750  
Second-row high console 100  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Captain's Chairs   450
Floor mats   210
4WD w/low range   2,900
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 301A 1,913  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Second-row buckets 638  
Second-row high console 85  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Captain's Chairs   398
Floor mats   161
4WD w/low range   2,687
Options (change) 9,975 3,560
Options (change) 8,604 3,246
Destination 825 995
Total Price $48,655 $55,335
Total Invoice $44,697 $51,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,683
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6317hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/60-20
Total Price$48,655$55,335
Adjustments for Features-1,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,545$55,335
Total Invoice$44,697$51,360
Adjustments for Features-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,677$51,360

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable second-row console $200
Second-row high console$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,420$8,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in123.2 in
Length197.1 in207.7 in
Width78.9 in79.3 in
Height70.4 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.5,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft356.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft397.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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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