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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: $56,190

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,661

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelArmadaExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $57,590 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $53,430 $43,883 $51,512
Floor mats 300    
Captain's Chairs 450    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 365    
Roof rack crossbars 375 140 140
Package 401A   3,875  
Cargo mat   100 100
Running boards   595 595
Second-row high console   150 150
Second-row buckets   695 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Floor mats 223    
Captain's Chairs 398    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 281    
Roof rack crossbars 302 133 133
Package 401A   3,681  
Cargo mat   95 95
Running boards   565 565
Second-row high console   144 144
Second-row buckets   660 660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 1,490 9,245 3,675
Options (change) 1,204 8,783 3,492
Destination 1,195 995 995
Total Price $60,275 $56,190 $58,610
Total Invoice $55,829 $53,661 $55,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,602
Model Year201720182018
ModelArmadaExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine390hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$60,275$56,190$58,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,520-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,275$53,670$53,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$55,829$53,661$55,999
Adjustments for Features0-2,407-4,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,829$51,254$51,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$27$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720182018
ModelArmadaExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,550$10,070$12,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,520$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,407-4,772

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelArmadaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.6 in
Length208.9 in198.3 in
Width79.9 in78.9 in
Height75.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,576 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom28.4 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Captain's Chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
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
Total Requested229063%
Total Not Requested135037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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