2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
When comparing the 2009 Ford Expedition's and the 2009 Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The 2009 Nissan Armada has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2009 Ford Expedition's and the 2009 Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Nissan Armada is a better car than the 2009 Ford Expedition.
2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Nissan Armada Pricing
A used 2009 Ford Expedition ranges from $4,008 to $12,970 while a used 2009 Nissan Armada is priced between $4,380 to $16,186.
2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Nissan Armada Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2009 Ford Expedition loses 52.4 percent of its value and the 2009 Nissan Armada loses 48.6 percent of its value. This means the 2009 Nissan Armada retains 3.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2009 Ford Expedition.
2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Nissan Armada Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 8.6 out of 10 while the Nissan Armada's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Nissan Armada being ranked 8 out of 10. Out of 17 Best 8-seater SUVs, the Ford Expedition is ranked 5 and the Nissan Armada is ranked 12. The Ford Expedition is also ranked 7 out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows while the Nissan Armada is ranked 19 out of 30.
2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Nissan Armada Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10. For the Nissan Armada the reliability rating is 8.7 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 2009 Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2009 Nissan Armada base engine makes 317 horsepower. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 11 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 560 miles. The Armada is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles.This gives the 2009 Nissan Armada the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2009 Ford Expedition the advantage in maximum range. The Expedition uses ethanol, gasoline, and the Armada uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are fullsize SUVs, the 2009 Nissan Armada has the advantage of offering more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2009 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2009 Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the 2009 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:
4008 - 12970
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.524418
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4380 - 16186
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.485994
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.604573 / 10
Reliability:
9.013721 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.793571 / 10
Reliability:
8.680714 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Expedition Rankings
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54 out of / 56Nissan Armada Rankings
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30 out of / 30Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2009 Ford Expedition Trim Levels
Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, SSV Fleet, XLT
2009 Nissan Armada Trim Levels
LE, LE FFV, SE, SE FFV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
365 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
10 / 14 / 11
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
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
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Cargo Space:
55 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
108.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
171.9 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5569 lbs
Width:
91.8 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
206.5 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R18