Nissan Armada vs. Toyota Sequoia
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia.
When comparing the Nissan Armada's and the Toyota Sequoia's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Armada has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Toyota Sequoia has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Armada's and the Toyota Sequoia's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Nissan Armada ranges from $34,772 to $54,468 while a used 2022 Toyota Sequoia is priced between $42,824 to $66,496.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Armada loses 56.9 percent of its value and the Toyota Sequoia loses 39.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Sequoia retains 17.4 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 Nissan Armada is 8.0 out of 10 while the Toyota Sequoia's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Armada being ranked 9 out of 13 Best Large SUVs and the Toyota Sequoia being ranked 2 out of 13. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Nissan Armada is ranked 24 and the Toyota Sequoia is ranked 2.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Armada is 8.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Sequoia the reliability rating is 9.7 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Sequoia a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Armada.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Armada’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Toyota Sequoia base engine makes 381 horsepower. The Armada is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Sequoia is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. This gives the Nissan Armada the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Sequoia. The Armada uses premium unleaded, and the Sequoia uses regular unleaded.
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:
$46,707 - $72,290
Starting MSRP:
$49,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$52,241
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$46,250 - $56,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$50,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$52,241
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$46,250 - $56,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$43,801
Price Range:
$34,772 - $54,468
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$56,802
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,801 - $66,003
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
525
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57,305
# Good or Great Deals:
190
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$53,955
Price Range:
$42,824 - $66,496
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$56,802
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,801 - $66,003
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58,373
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Nissan Armada Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Sequoia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Armada
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
7.7 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
58.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Sequoia
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
7.7 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
96.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.2 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.2 - 3.5
Nissan Armada Rankings
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24 out of / 39Ranking
26 out of / 34Ranking
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38 out of / 39Toyota Sequoia Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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2 out of / 39Ranking
2 out of / 39Ranking
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2 out of / 13Ranking
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38 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan Armada Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SL, SV
Toyota Sequoia Trim Levels
Limited, Nightshade, Platinum, SR5, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
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:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
413 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
381 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7400 lbs
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:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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 outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
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
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
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
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 outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
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:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
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
Safety Features
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
34.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.6 inches
Cargo Space:
18.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
120.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5650 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
208.9 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5730 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
77 inches
Length:
205.1 inches
Wheelbase:
122 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.9 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Gray
Gun Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Blue
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
Blue
Shoreline Blue Pearl
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Beige
Sand Beige
Gray
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