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GMC Acadia vs. Nissan Armada

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia and the Nissan Armada.

In comparing the GMC Acadia's and the Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the GMC Acadia has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Nissan Armada has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the GMC Acadia's and the Nissan Armada's specifications and ratings, the GMC Acadia is a better car than the Nissan Armada.

Pricing: For a new model, the GMC Acadia's price is between $46,271 and $65,046, with the Nissan Armada priced between $62,015 and $87,980.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the GMC Acadia loses 53.1 percent of its value and the Nissan Armada loses 60.4 percent of its value. This means the GMC Acadia retains 7.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Armada.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Acadia is 7.8 out of 10 while the Nissan Armada's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the GMC Acadia being ranked 10 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Nissan Armada being ranked 21 out of 34.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Acadia is 7.7 out of 10. For the Nissan Armada the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the GMC Acadia a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Armada.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Acadia’s base engine makes 328 horsepower, and the Nissan Armada base engine makes 425 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The GMC Acadia and Nissan Armada are comparable in regards to rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the GMC Acadia 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.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

46271 - 65046

Starting MSRP:

43700

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

62015 - 87980

Starting MSRP:

58840

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

61120

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

58840 - 63400

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

51009

Price Range:

42665 - 56055

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

51972

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

50800 - 55009

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Price Range:

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GMC Acadia Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 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 GMC Acadia

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.0

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.8 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.191

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Armada

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

9.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

8.8 - 10.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.175



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

GMC Acadia Rankings

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 34

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

2 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

2 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

5 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

8 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

10 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

10 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

10 / 32

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

12 / 28

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

13 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

13 / 32

Best Family Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Safest Midsize SUVs

16 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

17 / 34

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

18 / 67

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

18 / 32

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs

20 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

21 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

25 / 34

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

26 / 28

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

27 / 67

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

27 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

29 / 56

Safest Crossover SUVs

31 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

42 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

55 / 56

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

63 / 67

Nissan Armada Rankings

Best Large SUVs for the Money

2 / 10

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best Off-road Large SUVs

3 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

3 / 10

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

4 / 5

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 5

Most Reliable Large SUVs Under $60k

4 / 5

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 5

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

6 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Towing

6 / 12

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

7 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

7 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

8 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

8 / 12

Best Large SUVs

8 / 12

Most Reliable Large SUVs

8 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

8 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

11 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

11 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

13 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

25 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

28 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

29 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

34 / 34

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

GMC Acadia Trim Levels

AT4, Denali, Elevation

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:

328 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

326 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm

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

0.073 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

5000 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:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / 4X4

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot 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

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot 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

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

62 inches

Rear Head Room:

40 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

62 inches

Cargo Space:

23 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

97.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

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:

182 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4502 lbs

Width:

87.9 inches

Height:

71 inches

Length:

204 inches

Wheelbase:

120.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5676 lbs

Width:

92.5 inches

Height:

78 inches

Length:

209.6 inches

Wheelbase:

121.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.6 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/70R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Twilight Metallic

Gray

Crystal Metallic / Sterling Metallic

Red

Volcanic Red Tintcoat

White

Glacier White Tricoat / Summit White

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Not available

White

Aspen White TriCoat

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

After Dark

Gray

Gideon Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Gray

Not available

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