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Used 2018 Nissan Armada SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Nissan Armada is a full-size SUV that seats eight passengers. Second-row captain's chairs are available on the top Platinum trim and reduce seating to seven. All Armada trims use a 5.6-liter V8 engine (390 horsepower, 394 pound-feet of torque) paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive is optional. The Armada's trim levels start at the SV, move up to the midgrade SL, and finish with the nearly fully loaded Platinum.

The standard SV trim starts with 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, roof rails, side steps, keyless ignition and entry, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a reclining second-row bench split seat and a 60/40-split third-row seat.

Tech features include Bluetooth connectivity, a navigation system, an 8-inch touchscreen display, and a 13-speaker Bose audio system with a CD player, satellite radio, HD radio, two USB media inputs and two USB charge-only ports.

The optional Driver package adds a power liftgate, foglights, a power-adjustable third-row seat, an auto-dimming mirror and a trailering package.

The SL trim level includes the Driver package items plus 20-inch wheels, rain-sensing wipers, remote engine start, a power-adjustable steering wheel, driver-preferences memory, leather upholstery, leather door trim, a 120-volt power outlet, and an enhanced 360-degree top-down parking camera with moving-object detection and warning.

The SL's optional Premium package adds a sunroof, adaptive cruise control, forward and rearward emergency automatic braking, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

The range-topping Platinum adds the SL's optional equipment along with different 20-inch wheels, speed-sensitive steering (requires less effort at slow speeds), heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, a rear-seat entertainment system and an upgraded rearview mirror than can display a constant video feed from the rearview camera.

Two packages are available for the Armada Platinum. The Captain's Chairs package replaces the second-row bench seats with two bucket seats and a center console with a padded armrest, and the Platinum Reserve package adds special exterior trim and two-tone leather upholstery.

Which Armada trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you need visual entertainment for young rear-seat passengers or just really want cooled seats for swampy afternoons, the Platinum trim makes sense. Otherwise, opt for the midgrade SL trim and add the optional Premium package of driver assistance features. That combination delivers nearly all of the Platinum's coveted features for less money

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Armada SV
Armada SL
Armada Platinum
Vehicle
SV
5.6L 8cyl 7A
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Platinum
5.6L 8cyl 7A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
premium cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
390 hp @ 5,800 rpm
390 hp @ 5,800 rpm
390 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
394 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
394 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
394 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
5.6 l
5.6 l
5.6 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
7-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
Tire size
265/70R18
275/60R20
275/60R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
14 / 19 / 16 MPG
14 / 19 / 16 MPG
14 / 19 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
364 / 494 miles
364 / 494 miles
364 / 494 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
41.3 ft.
41.3 ft.
41.3 ft.
Curb weight
5,576 lb.
5,672 lb.
5,716 lb.
Ground Clearance
9.1 in.
9.2 in.
9.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
Height
75.8 in.
75.8 in.
75.8 in.
Length
208.9 in.
208.9 in.
208.9 in.
Wheelbase
121.1 in.
121.1 in.
121.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.5 cu. ft.
16.5 cu. ft.
16.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
39.8 in.
Front Leg Room
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
63.8 in.
63.8 in.
63.8 in.
Rear Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
63.4 in.
63.4 in.
63.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, premium cloth
Almond, leather
Charcoal, leather
Platinum Reserve Black/Brown Leather, leather
Almond, leather
Charcoal, leather
Exterior
Super Black
Hermosa Blue
Brilliant Silver
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Pearl White
Forged Copper
Mocha Almond
Hermosa Blue
Brilliant Silver
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Pearl White
Forged Copper
Mocha Almond
Hermosa Blue
Brilliant Silver
Gun Metallic