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Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,400

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,541

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelArmadaArmadaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $42,000 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,325 $38,234 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 4,600      
RWD 0      
Sunroof 1,000      
Tow Package 650 350    
Floor mats 220 220    
4WD w/low range 2,800 2,800 2,320 2,325
Preferred Package   1,000    
Third-row seat     875 375
Luxury Package     1,290  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Rear HVAC unit     695 285
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars     115 115
Satellite radio     195 195
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Premium Package 3,990      
RWD 0      
Sunroof 867      
Tow Package 564 304    
Floor mats 167 167    
4WD w/low range 2,546 2,546 2,111 2,117
Preferred Package   867    
Third-row seat     744 319
Luxury Package     1,097  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Rear HVAC unit     591 243
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars     97 97
Satellite radio     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Options (change) 9,270 4,370 7,370 4,880
Options (change) 8,134 3,884 6,483 4,368
Destination 780 780 785 785
Total Price $45,550 $47,150 $37,400 $38,060
Total Invoice $41,239 $42,898 $34,541 $35,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,792
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelArmadaArmadaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine317hp V8317hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG12/17 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 1080, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-18275/60-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$45,550$47,150$37,400$38,060
Adjustments for Features-2,105-2,0550-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,445$45,095$37,400$37,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0$210
Total Invoice$41,239$42,898$34,541$35,331
Adjustments for Features-1,906-1,8700-418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,333$41,028$34,541$34,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,695$0$372

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelArmadaArmadaExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,255$7,205$5,150$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$2,055$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,906-1,8700-418

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelArmadaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.2 in113.7 in
Length207.7 in193.4 in
Width79.3 in73.7 in
Height77.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,593 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room63.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217563%
Total Not Requested130037%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%

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 mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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