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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: $48,060

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,191

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,000 $37,855
Base Invoice $38,234 $35,268
Tow Package 350  
Preferred Package 1,000  
Technology Package 2,400  
RWD 0  
Captain's Chairs 0  
Floor mats 220  
Cargo net 30  
Sunroof 1,000  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600  
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Package   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Second-row buckets   750
Second-row high console   100
Roof rack crossbars   120
Tow Package 304  
Preferred Package 867  
Technology Package 2,082  
RWD 0  
Captain's Chairs 0  
Floor mats 167  
Cargo net 23  
Sunroof 867  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388  
Package 301A   1,913
Trailer Tow Package   484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Second-row buckets   638
Second-row high console   85
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 6,600 9,380
Options (change) 5,698 8,098
Destination 780 825
Total Price $49,380 $48,060
Total Invoice $44,712 $44,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,932
Model Year20082012
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine317hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,380$48,060
Adjustments for Features0-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,380$44,350
Total Invoice$44,712$44,191
Adjustments for Features0-3,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,712$40,780

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, 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 
Total Value of Features$6,495$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,411

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelArmadaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.2 in112.6 in
Length207.7 in197.1 in
Width79.3 in78.9 in
Height77.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,302 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room63.7 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft380.7 ft3

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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 mirrors25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested127592%
Total Not Requested1158%
Captain's Chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested90047%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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