2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Acura RDX
When we compare the 2008 Nissan Armada's and the 2008 Acura RDX's specifications and ratings, the 2008 Nissan Armada has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2008 Acura RDX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2008 Nissan Armada's and the 2008 Acura RDX's specifications and ratings, the 2008 Nissan Armada is a better car than the 2008 Acura RDX.
2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Acura RDX Pricing
A used 2008 Nissan Armada ranges from $4,421 to $12,846 while a used 2008 Acura RDX is priced between $4,828 to $12,135.
2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Acura RDX Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2008 Nissan Armada loses 48.6 percent of its value and the 2008 Acura RDX loses 49.3 percent of its value. This means the 2008 Nissan Armada retains 0.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2008 Acura RDX.
2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Acura RDX Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Armada is 7.8 out of 10 while the Acura RDX's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Armada being ranked 8 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Acura RDX being ranked 1 out of 61 Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs.
2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Acura RDX Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Armada is 8.7 out of 10. For the Acura RDX the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Armada a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Acura RDX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2008 Nissan Armada’s base engine makes 317 horsepower, and the 2008 Acura RDX base engine makes 240 horsepower. The Armada is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. The RDX is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles.This gives the 2008 Acura RDX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2008 Nissan Armada the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2008 Nissan Armada, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2008 Acura RDX, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the area of cargo space. The 2008 Nissan Armada and 2008 Acura RDX are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2008 Acura RDX has higher safety ratings than the 2008 Nissan Armada, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
4421 - 12846
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.485994
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4828 - 12135
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.492663
Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.793571 / 10
Reliability:
8.680714 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.759833 / 10
Reliability:
8.579499 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Armada Rankings
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30 out of / 30Acura RDX Rankings
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48 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2008 Nissan Armada Trim Levels
LE, LE FFV, SE, SE FFV
2008 Acura RDX Trim Levels
SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Tech
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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:
317 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
385 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 18 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 396 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
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
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
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 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 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:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
27.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
129.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5302 lbs
Width:
79.3 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
207.7 inches
Wheelbase:
123.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3924 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
180.7 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 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:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available