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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: $46,345

Nissan Armada LE   
Difference: $395

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,925

Nissan Armada LE   
Difference: $1,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSportLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $40,000
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $36,366
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Roof rack crossbars 135 135  
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Package 301A 2,600    
Second-row high console 100 100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Power liftgate   495  
Navigation system   795  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,600
Technology Package     3,400
Cargo net     30
Interior air filter     50
Floor mats     210
Satellite radio     350
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Roof rack crossbars 118 118  
Second-row buckets 655 655  
Package 301A 2,269    
Second-row high console 87 87  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Power liftgate   432  
Navigation system   694  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,388
Technology Package     2,949
Cargo net     22
Interior air filter     37
Floor mats     155
Satellite radio     303
Options (change) 7,745 6,435 5,640
Options (change) 6,759 5,616 4,854
Destination 895 895 705
Total Price $46,740 $48,110 $46,345
Total Invoice $43,182 $44,538 $41,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,316
Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSportLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6305hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/70-18
Total Price$46,740$48,110$46,345
Adjustments for Features-2,785-3,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,955$44,950$46,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0
Total Invoice$43,182$44,538$41,925
Adjustments for Features-2,573-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,609$41,613$41,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,004$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSportLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable second-row console  $200
Second-row high console$250$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,405$9,780$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$3,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,573-2,9250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in123.2 in
Length197.1 in206.9 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height70.4 in77.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.5,252 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in65.1 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 in64.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in60.1 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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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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested117555%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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