2020 Ford Expedition vs. 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, 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, resale value 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.
2020 Ford Expedition vs. 2020 Nissan Armada Pricing
A used 2020 Ford Expedition ranges from $35,872 to $57,451 while a used 2020 Nissan Armada is priced between $25,991 to $43,998.
2020 Ford Expedition vs. 2020 Nissan Armada Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Ford Expedition loses 52.4 percent of its value and the 2020 Nissan Armada loses 48.6 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Nissan Armada retains 3.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Ford Expedition.
2020 Ford Expedition vs. 2020 Nissan Armada Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 8.6 out of 10 while the Nissan Armada's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Nissan Armada being ranked 8 out of 10. Out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Ford Expedition is ranked 5 and the Nissan Armada is ranked 18. The Ford Expedition is also ranked 5 out of 16 Best 8-seater SUVs while the Nissan Armada is ranked 12 out of 16.
2020 Ford Expedition vs. 2020 Nissan Armada Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10. For the Nissan Armada the reliability rating is 8.7 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 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 Comparison
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.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$35,872 - $57,451
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
52.4%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$25,991 - $43,998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
48.6%
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Expedition Rankings
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1 out of / 55Ranking
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52 out of / 53Nissan Armada Rankings
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2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 16Ranking
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24 out of / 30Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Ford Expedition Trim Levels
Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT, King Ranch, Limited
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
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:
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 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:
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
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 Equipment
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
