Nissan Armada vs. Nissan Quest
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Armada and Nissan Quest 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 and the Nissan Quest.
When we compare the Nissan Armada's and the Nissan Quest's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Armada has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Nissan Quest has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Armada's and the Nissan Quest's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Quest is a better car than the Nissan Armada.
Pricing: A used 2017 Nissan Armada ranges from $15,491 to $28,454 while a used 2017 Nissan Quest is priced between $7,410 to $16,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Armada’s base engine makes 390 horsepower, and the Nissan Quest base engine makes 260 horsepower. The Armada is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Quest is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. This gives the Nissan Quest the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan Armada. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Quest has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Nissan Armada, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
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:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$48,407
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,025 - $84,775
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,580
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$25,621
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$21,330 - $29,850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,000
Price Range:
$15,491 - $28,454
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$28,772
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$16,757 - $57,889
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
211
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
107,208
# Good or Great Deals:
90
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,892
Price Range:
$7,410 - $16,997
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$16,826
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$11,892 - $24,113
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
110,048
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Nissan Quest Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Armada
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
2.1 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
58.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Quest
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 9.9
Nissan Armada Rankings
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26 out of / 34Ranking
29 out of / 39Ranking
33 out of / 39Ranking
38 out of / 39Nissan Quest Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan Armada Trim Levels
Platinum, SL, SV
Nissan Quest Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SL, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
240 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
400 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
95.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
171.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Cargo Space:
37.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
108.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
214.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5576 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
208.9 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4344 lbs
Width:
77.6 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/70R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Hermosa Blue
Brown
Mocha Almond
Gray
Gun Metallic
Orange
Forged Copper
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gun Metallic
Orange
Not available
Silver
Brilliant Silver / Titanium
White
Pearl White
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
