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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: $49,520

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,581

Nissan Armada Platinum   
Difference: $724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $49,460
Base Invoice $40,196 $45,016
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Running boards 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row high console 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Captain's Chairs   450
Floor mats   230
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Running boards 565  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Second-row buckets 660  
Second-row high console 144  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Captain's Chairs   391
Floor mats   179
Options (change) 6,435 680
Options (change) 6,114 570
Destination 995 995
Total Price $49,520 $51,135
Total Invoice $47,305 $46,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,500
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4317hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/60-20
Total Price$49,520$51,135
Adjustments for Features-3,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,145$51,135
Total Invoice$47,305$46,581
Adjustments for Features-3,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,081$46,581

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
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 spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 
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 release, second row seats$50 
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$8,730$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in123.2 in
Length198.3 in207.7 in
Width78.9 in79.3 in
Height70.0 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in65.0 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 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in60.8 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 Platinum

Captain's Chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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