2018 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2018 Nissan Armada
In comparing the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 2018 Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2018 Nissan Armada has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 2018 Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2018 Nissan Armada Pricing
A used 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from $26,401 to $46,998 while a used 2018 Nissan Armada is priced between $19,895 to $35,225.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2018 Nissan Armada Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe loses 41.1 percent of its value and the 2018 Nissan Armada loses 48.6 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe retains 7.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Nissan Armada.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2018 Nissan Armada Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 8.2 out of 10 while the Nissan Armada's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 4 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Nissan Armada being ranked 8 out of 10. Out of 17 Best 8-seater SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 8 and the Nissan Armada is ranked 12. The Chevrolet Tahoe is also ranked 15 out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows while the Nissan Armada is ranked 19 out of 30.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2018 Nissan Armada Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 8.9 out of 10. For the Nissan Armada the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Tahoe a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Armada.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the 2018 Nissan Armada base engine makes 390 horsepower. The Tahoe is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles. The Armada is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles.This gives the 2018 Nissan Armada the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe the advantage in maximum range. The Tahoe uses e85, regular unleaded, and the Armada uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2018 Nissan Armada are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2018 Nissan Armada have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
26401 - 46998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.41117
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
19895 - 35225
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.485994
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2278 / 10
Reliability:
8.883401 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.793571 / 10
Reliability:
8.680714 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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30 out of / 30Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Fleet, LS, LT, Police, Premier, Special Service
2018 Nissan Armada Trim Levels
Platinum, SL, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 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
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:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
416 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, 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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
51.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
111.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
5223 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
72.4 inches
Length:
204 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 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:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/70R18