Nissan Armada SL vs. SV
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Armada SL and Nissan Armada SV 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 Nissan Armada SL and the Nissan Armada SV.
When comparing the Nissan Armada SL's and the Nissan Armada SV's specifications and ratings, The Nissan Armada SV has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Nissan Armada SL and Nissan Armada SV have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Armada SL's and the Nissan Armada SV's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Armada SV is a better car than the Nissan Armada SL.
Pricing: For a new model, the Nissan Armada SL's price is between $66,431 and $74,733, with the Nissan Armada SV priced between $59,281 and $65,465.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Nissan Armada SL and the Nissan Armada SV both lose 60.4 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Armada is 7.2 out of 10. Nissan Armada is ranked 8 out of 12 Best Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Nissan Armada is ranked 21 and the Nissan Armada is ranked 21 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Armada is 7.5 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Nissan Armada SL and the Nissan Armada SV makes 425 horsepower.
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:
66431 - 74733
Starting MSRP:
63530
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
61120
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
58840 - 63400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
59281 - 65465
Starting MSRP:
58840
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
61120
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
58840 - 63400
Used Car Pricing
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Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 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 Nissan Armada SL
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
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Armada SV
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
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N/A
Nissan Armada Rankings
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34 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Nissan Armada Trim Levels
Platinum, Platinum Reserve, PRO-4X, SV
Other Nissan Armada Trim Levels
Platinum, Platinum Reserve, PRO-4X, SL
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):
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
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:
425 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
516 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8500 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:
4X2 / 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
Leather Upholstery:
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
Captain's seat:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
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
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
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:
N/A
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:
41.6 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
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:
5755 lbs
Width:
92.5 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
209.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.9 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:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/70R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Gray
Gun Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Aspen White TriCoat
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
