Ford Expedition MAX vs. Nissan Armada
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition MAX and 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 Ford Expedition MAX and the Nissan Armada.
When comparing the Ford Expedition MAX's and the Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition MAX has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The Nissan Armada has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition MAX's and the Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Armada is a better car than the Ford Expedition MAX.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford Expedition MAX ranges from $68,258 to $94,031 while a used 2025 Nissan Armada is priced between $56,315 to $84,148. For a new model, the Ford Expedition MAX's price is between $70,910 and $93,940, with the Nissan Armada priced between $59,480 and $86,290.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Expedition MAX loses 60.1 percent of its value and the Nissan Armada loses 60.4 percent of its value. This means the Ford Expedition MAX retains 0.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Armada.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Expedition MAX’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Nissan Armada base engine makes 425 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Ford Expedition MAX 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 Ford Expedition MAX and Nissan Armada are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Expedition MAX has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Armada, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
70910 - 93940
Starting MSRP:
61470
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
59480 - 86290
Starting MSRP:
57520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
80072
Price Range:
68258 - 94031
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
80211
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
71641 - 90487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
71641
Price Range:
56315 - 84148
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
80211
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
71641 - 90487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
37219
Depreciation %:
0.60547456
Resale Value $:
24251
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
Ford Expedition MAX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition MAX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
8.8 - 11.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Armada
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
8.8 - 11.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.175
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.364629999597248
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6084654895703565
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
Ford Expedition MAX Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
16 out of / 34Ranking
19 out of / 34Ranking
24 out of / 30Ranking
27 out of / 34Ranking
33 out of / 34Nissan Armada Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 12Ranking
13 out of / 30Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
19 out of / 34Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 30Ranking
25 out of / 34Ranking
28 out of / 34Ranking
29 out of / 34Ranking
34 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Expedition MAX Trim Levels
Active, King Ranch, Platinum, XL SSV
Nissan Armada Trim Levels
Platinum, Platinum Reserve, PRO-4X, 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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
480 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
425 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 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:
4X4 / 4X2
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
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):
16 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 472 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
36.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
123.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
211.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Cargo Space:
20.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
188 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5794 lbs
Width:
94.6 inches
Height:
77.9 inches
Length:
221.7 inches
Wheelbase:
131.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5677 lbs
Width:
92.5 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
209.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R18E
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
Stone Blue
Gray
Dark Matter Gray
Silver
Space Silver
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Gun Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Aspen White TriCoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Charcoal
