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2019 Ford Expedition vs. 2019 Nissan Armada

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Ford Expedition and 2019 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 2019 Ford Expedition and the 2019 Nissan Armada.

When we compare the 2019 Ford Expedition's and the 2019 Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2019 Nissan Armada has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Ford Expedition's and the 2019 Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ford Expedition is a better car than the 2019 Nissan Armada.

Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Expedition ranges from $25,995 to $45,874 while a used 2019 Nissan Armada is priced between $19,997 to $35,930.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Ford Expedition loses 53.5 percent of its value and the 2019 Nissan Armada loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Ford Expedition retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Nissan Armada.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 8.7 out of 10 while the Nissan Armada's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Large SUVs and the Nissan Armada being ranked 9 out of 13. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Ford Expedition is ranked 6 and the Nissan Armada is ranked 24.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10. For the Nissan Armada the reliability rating is 8.9 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 2019 Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the 2019 Nissan Armada base engine makes 390 horsepower. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 559 miles. The Armada is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. This gives the 2019 Ford Expedition the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Nissan Armada. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the 2019 Ford Expedition has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Ford Expedition and 2019 Nissan Armada are comparable in regards to rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Nissan Armada, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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2019 Ford Expedition
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$48,530

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

$50,691

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

$30,575 - $85,165

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$47,100

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

$50,691

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

$30,575 - $85,165

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$35,448

Price Range:

$25,995 - $45,874

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

$37,588

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

$22,644 - $65,412

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

452

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

83,938

# Good or Great Deals:

213

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$27,635

Price Range:

$19,997 - $35,930

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

$37,588

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

$22,644 - $65,412

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

239

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

88,112

# Good or Great Deals:

103

Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

9.0 / 10

Retained Value:

7.2 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Ford Expedition

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

5.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

4.7 - 8.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

54.2%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Nissan Armada

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

5.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

4.7 - 8.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

58.3%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.4 - 6.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.4 - 6.1

Ford Expedition Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

1 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Safest Large SUVs

1 / 13

Best Large SUVs for Towing

1 / 13

Best Off-road Large SUVs

1 / 13

Best Family Large SUVs

1 / 13

Most Affordable Large SUVs

2 / 10

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

2 / 7

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

2 / 7

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Best Large SUVs

3 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 13

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

4 / 39

Best Large SUVs for the Money

4 / 6

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

5 / 13

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

5 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

6 / 13

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 39

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 13

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 13

Most Reliable Large SUVs

8 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

9 / 39

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

13 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

19 / 21

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

29 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

33 / 39

Nissan Armada Rankings

Best Large SUVs for the Money

1 / 6

Best Large SUVs for Towing

3 / 13

Most Affordable Large SUVs

3 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

4 / 39

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

6 / 7

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

6 / 7

Safest Large SUVs

7 / 13

Best Off-road Large SUVs

7 / 13

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

7 / 13

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 13

Best Large SUVs

9 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

9 / 13

Most Reliable Large SUVs

9 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 13

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

9 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

10 / 13

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

12 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 39

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

15 / 21

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

17 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

20 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

26 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

29 / 39

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

33 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

38 / 39

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2019 Ford Expedition Trim Levels

Limited, Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT

2019 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:

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

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

375 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

470 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm

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

0.069 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

6000 lbs

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:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


17 / 24 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

396 / 559 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

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

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

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

64.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

40 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

64.8 inches

Cargo Space:

20.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

104.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

192.8 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:

41 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:

5443 lbs

Width:

93.4 inches

Height:

76.6 inches

Length:

210 inches

Wheelbase:

122.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5590 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 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

275/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/70R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Blue

Gray

Magnetic / Silver Spruce / Stone Gray

Red

Race Red

Silver

Ingot Silver

White

Oxford White

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Hermosa Blue Pearl

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Pearl White Tricoat

Interior Colors

Beige

Medium Stone

Black

Ebony

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

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