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Ford Explorer
2021 Ford Explorer
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$32,225
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Nissan Armada
2021 Nissan Armada
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$63,930
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Overview

Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
5.6L V8 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 13 MPG
Hwy: 18 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
26 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater

Photos

Ford Explorer
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Driving Back View
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Front Seats
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Nissan Armada
2021 Nissan Armada Rear Angle View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
5.6L V8 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
400 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
413 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,300 lbs
8,500 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
15 MPG
City
21 MPG
13 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
18 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
11.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
26 gallons
Cruising Range City
390.6 miles
338 miles
Cruising Range Highway
520.8 miles
468 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.8 in
208.9 in
Height
70.2 in
75.8 in
Max Width
78.9 in
79.9 in
Front Width
66.9 in
67.5 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
67.9 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
121.1 in
Ground Clearance
8.2 in
9.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
41.9 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.8 in
63.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.2 in
59.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39 in
41 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
40 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
63.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
58.4 in
Third Row Leg Room
32.2 in
28.4 in
Third Row Headroom
38.9 in
36.4 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
54.6 in
60.5 in
Third Row Hip Room
40.9 in
48.8 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
87.8 ft³
95.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
49.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
16.5 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
41.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
20" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
20" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65HR18
P275/60HR20
Rear Tire
P255/65HR18
P275/60HR20
Spare Tire
Compact
Full-Size

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Gun Metallic
  • Hermosa Blue Pearl
  • Mocha Almond Pearl
  • Pearl White Tricoat
  • Super Black

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Almond, Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
  • Black, Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
  • Black/Brown, Two-Tone Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
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