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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: $57,930

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,690 $53,235
Floor mats 310  
Captain's Chairs 450  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 365  
Roof rack crossbars 375 140
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo mat   100
Running boards   595
Second-row high console   150
Second-row buckets   695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Floor mats 0  
Captain's Chairs 398  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 281  
Roof rack crossbars 302 133
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo mat   95
Running boards   565
Second-row high console   144
Second-row buckets   660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 1,500 3,750
Options (change) 981 3,563
Destination 1,295 945
Total Price $61,485 $57,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,810
Model Year20182017
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine390hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20255/50-20
Total Price$61,485$57,930
Adjustments for Features0-4,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,485$53,470

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
ModelArmadaExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Rear camera mirror$200 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,700$12,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,261

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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 Platinum

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

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