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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: $48,655

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,697

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,780 $37,855
Base Invoice $47,119 $35,268
Captain's Chairs 450  
Floor mats 210  
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
AWD   2,000
Second-row buckets   750
Second-row high console   100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Roof rack crossbars   120
Captain's Chairs 398  
Floor mats 161  
Package 301A   1,913
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
AWD   1,820
Second-row buckets   638
Second-row high console   85
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 660 9,975
Options (change) 559 8,604
Destination 995 825
Total Price $52,435 $48,655
Total Invoice $48,673 $44,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,063
Model Year20152012
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine317hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,435$48,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,435$45,295
Total Invoice$48,673$44,697
Adjustments for Features0-3,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,673$41,610

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
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 
Cargo net $40
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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
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 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$6,060$9,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,087

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Captain's Chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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