2020 Ford Expedition vs. 2020 Nissan Armada
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Ford Expedition and 2020 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 2020 Ford Expedition and the 2020 Nissan Armada.
When comparing the 2020 Ford Expedition's and the 2020 Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2020 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 2020 Ford Expedition's and the 2020 Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford Expedition is a better car than the 2020 Nissan Armada.
Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Expedition ranges from $29,996 to $50,357 while a used 2020 Nissan Armada is priced between $22,995 to $40,144.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Ford Expedition loses 53.5 percent of its value and the 2020 Nissan Armada loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Ford Expedition retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 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 2020 Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the 2020 Nissan Armada base engine makes 390 horsepower. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 543 miles. The Armada is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. This gives the 2020 Ford Expedition the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Nissan Armada. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the 2020 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 2020 Ford Expedition and 2020 Nissan Armada are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2020 Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the 2020 Nissan Armada, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$53,512
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,000 - $85,415
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$47,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$53,512
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,000 - $85,415
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$39,751
Price Range:
$29,996 - $50,357
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$45,186
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,583 - $79,579
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
586
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69,582
# Good or Great Deals:
238
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,583
Price Range:
$22,995 - $40,144
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$45,186
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,583 - $79,579
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
246
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
74,059
# Good or Great Deals:
94
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 2020 Ford Expedition
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
5.7 - 9.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Nissan Armada
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
5.7 - 9.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
58.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.6 - 12
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.6 - 12
Ford Expedition Rankings
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33 out of / 39Nissan 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
2020 Ford Expedition Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT
2020 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 @ 2250 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:
8500 lbs
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 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 543 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
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Standard
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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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:
5577 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
Gold
Desert Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Race Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Hermosa Blue Pearl
Gold
Not available
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
