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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: $50,310

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $58,690
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Roof rack crossbars 120 375
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Second-row buckets 750  
Second-row high console 100  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Captain's Chairs   450
Floor mats   310
AWD w/low range   2,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates   365
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Roof rack crossbars 106 302
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Second-row buckets 638  
Second-row high console 85  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Captain's Chairs   398
Floor mats   0
AWD w/low range   2,688
Illuminated door sill trim plates   281
Options (change) 11,630 4,400
Options (change) 10,010 3,669
Destination 825 1,295
Total Price $50,310 $64,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,311
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6390hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/60-20
Total Price$50,310$64,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,310$62,160

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Rear camera mirror $200
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,395$12,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-172

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in121.1 in
Length197.1 in208.9 in
Width78.9 in79.9 in
Height70.4 in75.8 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.5,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in60.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in28.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft349.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft395.4 ft3

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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 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Captain's Chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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