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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: $50,310

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,690 $37,855
Captain's Chairs 450  
Floor mats 310  
Roof rack crossbars 375 120
Illuminated door sill trim plates 365  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Second-row high console   100
Second-row buckets   750
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Captain's Chairs 398  
Floor mats 0  
Roof rack crossbars 302 106
Illuminated door sill trim plates 281  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Second-row high console   85
Second-row buckets   638
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,500 11,630
Options (change) 981 10,010
Destination 1,295 825
Total Price $61,485 $50,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,828
Model Year20182012
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine390hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20255/50-20
Total Price$61,485$50,310
Adjustments for Features-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,460$50,310

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,420$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelArmadaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.6 in
Length208.9 in197.1 in
Width79.9 in78.9 in
Height75.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,576 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 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?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%

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