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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: $44,350

Nissan Armada LE   
Difference: $6,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $42,000
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140  
Running boards 595 595 595  
Tow Package       350
Preferred Package       1,000
Floor mats       220
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133  
Running boards 565 565 565  
Tow Package       304
Preferred Package       867
Floor mats       167
Options (change) 1,305 735 735 1,570
Options (change) 1,240 698 698 1,338
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 780
Total Price $50,930 $56,720 $60,230 $44,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Armada LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,814
Model Year2020202020202008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6317hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20275/60-20
Total Price$50,930$56,720$60,230$44,350
Adjustments for Features-4,605-5,630-12,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,325$51,090$47,685$44,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,765$1,360$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2020202020202008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
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
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
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 
Full-size spare tire   $225
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
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-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 
Total Value of Features$9,470$10,495$17,410$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$5,630$12,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-225-193-4050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20202008
ModelExplorerArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in123.2 in
Length198.8 in207.7 in
Width78.9 in79.3 in
Height69.9 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft356.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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

Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested15029%
Total Not Requested37571%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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