2019 Nissan Armada SL vs. Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Nissan Armada SL and 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 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 Nissan Armada SL and the 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum.
When comparing the 2019 Nissan Armada SL's and the 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Nissan Armada SL has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2019 Nissan Armada SL and 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Nissan Armada SL's and the 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Nissan Armada SL is a better car than the 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum.
Pricing: A used 2019 Nissan Armada SL ranges from $19,994 to $31,996 while a used 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum is priced between $23,905 to $37,329.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2019 Nissan Armada SL and the 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum both lose 56.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Armada is 8.0 out of 10. Nissan Armada is ranked 9 out of 13 Best Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Nissan Armada is ranked 24 and the Nissan Armada is ranked 24 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Armada is 8.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2019 Nissan Armada SL and the 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum makes 390 horsepower. Both the SL and the Platinum 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$51,900
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:
$60,330
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:
$25,907
Price Range:
$19,994 - $31,996
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$37,588
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$22,644 - $65,412
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
105
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96,404
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,920
Price Range:
$23,905 - $37,329
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$37,588
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$22,644 - $65,412
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
77
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90,120
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 Nissan Armada SL
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:
57.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum
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:
57.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 6.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 6.1
Nissan Armada Rankings
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38 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Nissan Armada Trim Levels
Platinum, SV
Other Nissan Armada Trim Levels
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:
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
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):
0.069 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):
0.068 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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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 Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 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:
169.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5685 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:
5726 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
208.9 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/60R20
