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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: $2,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,925

Nissan Armada LE   
Difference: $4,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $40,000
Base Invoice $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $36,366
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140  
Running boards 595 595 595  
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Second-row buckets 695 695 695  
Second-row high console 150 150 150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
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 - Class III 542      
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133  
Running boards 565 565 565  
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Second-row buckets 660 660 660  
Second-row high console 144 144 144  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
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) 5,840 5,270 3,675 5,640
Options (change) 5,549 5,007 3,492 4,854
Destination 945 945 945 705
Total Price $48,460 $51,570 $57,855 $46,345
Total Invoice $46,294 $49,267 $55,276 $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: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $279
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6305hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20265/70-18
Total Price$48,460$51,570$57,855$46,345
Adjustments for Features-4,865-5,915-11,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,595$45,655$46,625$46,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,060$3,030$0
Total Invoice$46,294$49,267$55,276$41,925
Adjustments for Features-4,648-5,651-10,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,646$43,616$44,547$41,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,970$2,901$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2017201720172006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Removable second-row console   $200
Second-row high console$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Transmission temperature gauge   $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,470$12,520$17,835$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,865$5,915$11,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,648-5,651-10,7290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20172006
ModelExplorerArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in123.2 in
Length198.3 in206.9 in
Width78.9 in78.8 in
Height70.0 in77.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.5,252 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in65.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in64.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in60.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft356.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft397.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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