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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: $56,190

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $8,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimSportPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $58,690
Package 401A 3,875    
Running boards 595 595  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 375
Cargo mat 100 100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Second-row buckets 695 695  
Second-row high console 150 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Floor mats     310
Captain's Chairs     450
Illuminated door sill trim plates     365
AWD w/low range     2,900
Package 401A 3,681    
Running boards 565 565  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 302
Cargo mat 95 95  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Second-row buckets 660 660  
Second-row high console 144 144  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Floor mats     0
Captain's Chairs     398
Illuminated door sill trim plates     281
AWD w/low range     2,688
Options (change) 9,245 3,675 4,400
Options (change) 8,783 3,492 3,669
Destination 995 995 1,295
Total Price $56,190 $58,610 $64,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,682
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimSportPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6390hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/60-20
Total Price$56,190$58,610$64,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,190$56,135$64,230
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimSportPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Rear camera mirror  $200
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
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, third row seats  $150
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,995$12,470$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,365-12

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in121.1 in
Length198.3 in208.9 in
Width78.9 in79.9 in
Height70.0 in75.8 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.5,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in63.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in28.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft349.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested229063%
Total Not Requested135037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Captain's Chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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