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2017 Nissan Armada vs. 2018 Nissan Armada

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Nissan Armada and 2018 Nissan Armada contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Nissan Armada and the 2018 Nissan Armada.

In comparing the 2017 Nissan Armada's and the 2018 Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Nissan Armada has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 Nissan Armada and 2018 Nissan Armada have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Nissan Armada's and the 2018 Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Nissan Armada is a better car than the 2018 Nissan Armada.

Pricing: A used 2017 Nissan Armada ranges from $11,999 to $25,437 while a used 2018 Nissan Armada is priced between $13,995 to $27,993.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Nissan Armada and the 2018 Nissan Armada both lose 60.4 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Armada is 7.2 out of 10. Nissan Armada is ranked 8 out of 12 Best Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Nissan Armada is ranked 21 and the Nissan Armada is ranked 21 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Armada is 7.5 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 Nissan Armada and the 2018 Nissan Armada makes 390 horsepower. Both the Armada and the Armada are rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Armada has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

44900

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

48407

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

30025 - 84775

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

46090

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

50254

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

30285 - 84565

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

18381

Price Range:

11999 - 25437

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

25206

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

13801 - 55645

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

268

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

114594

# Good or Great Deals:

138

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

20427

Price Range:

13995 - 27993

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

29132

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

15949 - 57672

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

276

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

112627

# Good or Great Deals:

172

Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10

Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Nissan Armada

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

0.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

2.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

0.5 - 10.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.175

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Nissan Armada

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

1.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

3.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

1.8 - 11.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.175



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

0.93793504222875

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

0.9 - 3.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.403325774216239

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.3 - 10.9

Nissan Armada Rankings

Best Large SUVs for the Money

2 / 10

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best Off-road Large SUVs

3 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

3 / 10

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

4 / 5

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 5

Most Reliable Large SUVs Under $60k

4 / 5

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 5

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

6 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Towing

6 / 12

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

7 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

7 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

8 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

8 / 12

Best Large SUVs

8 / 12

Most Reliable Large SUVs

8 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

8 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

11 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

11 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

13 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

25 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

28 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

29 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

34 / 34

Nissan Armada Rankings

Best Large SUVs for the Money

2 / 10

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best Off-road Large SUVs

3 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

3 / 10

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

4 / 5

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 5

Most Reliable Large SUVs Under $60k

4 / 5

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 5

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

6 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Towing

6 / 12

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

7 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

7 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

8 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

8 / 12

Best Large SUVs

8 / 12

Most Reliable Large SUVs

8 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

8 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

11 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

11 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

13 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

25 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

28 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

29 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

34 / 34

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2017 Nissan Armada Trim Levels

Platinum, SL, SV

2018 Nissan Armada Trim Levels

Platinum, SL, SV

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:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

390 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

394 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.070 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

390 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

394 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.070 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

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):


14 / 19 / 16

Range (city/hwy):

364 / 494 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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):


14 / 19 / 16

Range (city/hwy):

364 / 494 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Air Suspension:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Air Suspension:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

63.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

40 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

63.4 inches

Cargo Space:

16.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

95.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

171.1 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

63.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

40 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

63.4 inches

Cargo Space:

16.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

95.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

171.1 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5576 lbs

Width:

79.9 inches

Height:

75.8 inches

Length:

208.9 inches

Wheelbase:

121.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.2 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5576 lbs

Width:

79.9 inches

Height:

75.8 inches

Length:

208.9 inches

Wheelbase:

121.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/70R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/70R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Hermosa Blue

Brown

Mocha Almond

Gray

Gun Metallic

Orange

Forged Copper

Silver

Brilliant Silver

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Hermosa Blue

Brown

Mocha Almond

Gray

Gun Metallic

Orange

Forged Copper

Silver

Brilliant Silver

Interior Colors

Beige

Almond

Black

Charcoal

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

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