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Used 2021 Nissan Armada SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Nissan Armada is a full-size SUV that seats up to eight passengers. It comes in four trim levels: S, SV, SL, and Platinum. All Armada trims have a 5.6-liter V8 engine. Maximum output is 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque when using premium fuel. A seven-speed automatic transmission is standard, as is rear-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive with low-range gearing is optional. Other feature highlights include:

S
The base S model starts you off with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Tow hitch receiver with prewiring for a trailer brake controller
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable steering column
  • 12.3-inch center touchscreen
  • Four-speaker stereo system
  • Apple CarPlay (with wireless functionality) and Android Auto smartphone connectivity

Driver safety aids for the base S include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse)
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Armada and the car in front)
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

SV
Adds to the S equipment with:

  • Roof rails
  • Integrated trailer brake controller (can adjust the trailer's brakes from inside the vehicle)
  • Six-speaker stereo system
  • Heated front seats
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Wireless device charging

SL
On top of the SV's features, it adds:

  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Sunroof
  • Power liftgate
  • Trailer sway damping (adjusts vehicle brakes to help control trailer movement if a trailer begins to sway)
  • Remote engine start
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Leather upholstery
  • 13-speaker Bose stereo system
  • 120-volt household-style power outlet
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Armada and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Platinum
Adds to the SL equipment with:

  • 22-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic windshield wipers
  • Power-folding third-row seat
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Power-reclining and power-folding third-row seats
  • Rear-seat entertainment system

Second-row captain's chairs are available on the SL and Platinum trims and reduce seating capacity to seven people. An available Midnight Edition package for the SL trim adds a blackout color scheme for the Armada's wheels and exterior and interior trim.

Which Armada trim does Edmunds recommend?

Our choice for the Armada is the midlevel SL trim. The S and SV have a lot of standard safety features, but you'll appreciate having the SL's upgrades such as leather upholstery, a 360-degree surround-view monitor, power liftgate and trailer sway control.

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Comparing average pricing near
Abilene, TX
Vehicle
Armada S
Armada SV
Armada SL
Armada Platinum
Vehicle
S
5.6L 8cyl 7A
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SV
5.6L 8cyl 7A
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Platinum
5.6L 8cyl 7A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
400 hp @ 5,800 rpm
400 hp @ 5,800 rpm
400 hp @ 5,800 rpm
400 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
413 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
413 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
413 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
413 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
5.6 l
5.6 l
5.6 l
5.6 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
7-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
Tire size
265/70R18
265/70R18
275/60R20
275/50R22
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
22 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

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

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
41.3 ft.
41.3 ft.
41.3 ft.
41.3 ft.
Curb weight
5,666 lb.
5,752 lb.
5,792 lb.
Ground Clearance
9.1 in.
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.
79.9 in.
Height
75.8 in.
75.8 in.
75.8 in.
75.8 in.
Length
208.9 in.
208.9 in.
208.9 in.
208.9 in.
Wheelbase
121.1 in.
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.
16.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Front Leg Room
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
63.8 in.
63.8 in.
63.8 in.
63.8 in.
Rear Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
63.4 in.
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

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$56,571
$57,635
$57,646
$62,611
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.75
$0.77
$0.77
$0.83
Depreciation
$14,919
$16,344
$16,786
$19,797
Financing
$5,557
$5,937
$6,189
$7,233
Taxes & Fees
$2,012
$2,127
$2,203
$2,518
Fuel
$14,242
$14,242
$14,242
$14,242
Insurance
$7,380
$7,331
$7,380
$7,491
Maintenance
$10,277
$9,470
$8,662
$9,146
Repairs
$2,184
$2,184
$2,184
$2,184
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, cloth
Charcoal, leatherette
Almond, leatherette
Charcoal, leather
Almond, leather
Black, leather
Black, premium leather
Almond, premium leather
Espresso Brown, leather
Exterior
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Super Black
Aspen White TriCoat
Hermosa Blue Pearl
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Mocha Almond Pearl
Aspen White TriCoat
Hermosa Blue Pearl
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Mocha Almond Pearl
Coulis Red Pearl
Aspen White TriCoat