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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: $56,860

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $57,590
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Safe and Smart Package 1,295      
Running boards 595 595 595  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 375
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Second-row buckets 695 695 695  
Second-row high console 150 150 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Package 401A   3,875    
Floor mats       300
Captain's Chairs       450
Illuminated door sill trim plates       365
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Safe and Smart Package 1,230      
Running boards 565 565 565  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 302
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Second-row buckets 660 660 660  
Second-row high console 144 144 144  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Package 401A   3,681    
Floor mats       223
Captain's Chairs       398
Illuminated door sill trim plates       281
Options (change) 7,235 9,245 3,675 1,490
Options (change) 6,874 8,783 3,492 1,204
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,195
Total Price $56,860 $65,230 $63,170 $60,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,497
Model Year2020202020202017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6390hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20275/60-20
Total Price$56,860$65,230$63,170$60,275
Adjustments for Features-330-2,920-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,530$62,310$57,775$60,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,780$1,245$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2020202020202017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerArmada
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Predictive forward collision warning   $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof   $900
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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Transmission temperature gauge   $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, third row seats   $150
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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   
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,430$11,020$13,495$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$2,920$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-449-4050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20202017
ModelExplorerArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in121.1 in
Length198.8 in208.9 in
Width78.9 in79.9 in
Height69.9 in75.8 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.5,577 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in63.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in60.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in28.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft349.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft395.4 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%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
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
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

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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