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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: $49,520

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,305

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,890 $42,090
Base Invoice $46,316 $40,196
Captain's Chairs 450  
Floor mats 220  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Running boards   595
Roof rack crossbars   140
Second-row buckets   695
Second-row high console   150
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Captain's Chairs 391  
Floor mats 167  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Running boards   565
Roof rack crossbars   133
Second-row buckets   660
Second-row high console   144
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 670 6,435
Options (change) 558 6,114
Destination 975 995
Total Price $52,535 $49,520
Total Invoice $47,849 $47,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,198
Model Year20112018
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine317hp V8280hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,535$49,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,535$45,695
Total Invoice$47,849$47,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,849$43,651

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
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 
USB port $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
Heated second row seats $200
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$6,355$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,654

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelArmadaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.2 in112.6 in
Length207.7 in198.3 in
Width79.3 in78.9 in
Height77.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,303 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Captain's Chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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