2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
When we compare the 2006 Nissan Armada's and the 2006 Ford Expedition's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Nissan Armada has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2006 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The 2006 Nissan Armada and 2006 Ford Expedition have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2006 Nissan Armada's and the 2006 Ford Expedition's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Ford Expedition is a better car than the 2006 Nissan Armada.
2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2006 Ford Expedition Pricing
A used 2006 Nissan Armada ranges from $3,877 to $10,998 while a used 2006 Ford Expedition is priced between $3,502 to $10,998.
2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2006 Ford Expedition Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2006 Nissan Armada loses 48.6 percent of its value and the 2006 Ford Expedition loses 52.4 percent of its value. This means the 2006 Nissan Armada retains 3.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2006 Ford Expedition.
2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2006 Ford Expedition Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Armada is 7.8 out of 10 while the Ford Expedition's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Armada being ranked 8 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 10. Out of 17 Best 8-seater SUVs, the Nissan Armada is ranked 12 and the Ford Expedition is ranked 5. The Nissan Armada is also ranked 19 out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows while the Ford Expedition is ranked 7 out of 30.
2006 Nissan Armada vs. 2006 Ford Expedition Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Armada is 8.7 out of 10. For the Ford Expedition the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Ford Expedition a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Armada.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2006 Nissan Armada’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the 2006 Ford Expedition base engine makes 300 horsepower. Both the Armada and the Expedition are rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2006 Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the 2006 Nissan Armada, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3877 - 10998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.485994
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3502 - 10998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.524418
Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.793571 / 10
Reliability:
8.680714 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.604573 / 10
Reliability:
9.013721 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Armada Rankings
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54 out of / 56Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2006 Nissan Armada Trim Levels
LE, SE, SE Off-Road
2006 Ford Expedition Trim Levels
SSV Fleet, XLS, XLT, XLT Sport, Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
385 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9100 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
365 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8900 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.5 inches
Cargo Space:
20 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
188.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64 inches
Cargo Space:
20.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5251 lbs
Width:
78.8 inches
Height:
77.8 inches
Length:
206.9 inches
Wheelbase:
123.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5352 lbs
Width:
78 inches
Height:
76 inches
Length:
205 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17