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Used 2020 Nissan Armada SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Nissan Armada is a full-size SUV that seats eight passengers. Second-row captain's chairs are available on the SL and Platinum trims and reduce seating to seven. All Armada trims use a 5.6-liter V8 engine (390 horsepower, 394 lb-ft 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, LED headlights, roof rails, heated mirrors, keyless ignition and entry, front and rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and 60/40-split second- and third-row seats.

Tech features include a navigation system, an 8-inch touchscreen display, and a 13-speaker Bose audio system with a CD player, HD and satellite radio, and four USB ports. Advanced safety features include adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.

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

The SL trim level includes the Driver package items plus 20-inch wheels, automatic wipers, auto-dimming outside mirrors, remote engine start, front step lighting, a power-adjustable steering wheel, driver-seat memory functions, leather upholstery, a 120-volt household-style power outlet, and an enhanced 360-degree top-down parking camera with moving-object detection and warning.

The SL's optional Premium package provides a sunroof, rear automatic emergency automatic braking, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. You can also get a Captain's Chairs package that replaces the second-row bench seats with two bucket seats.

The range-topping Platinum adds the SL's Premium package along with rear step lighting, a windshield wiper de-icer, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, leather door trim, a rear-seat entertainment system, an additional USB port, an upgraded rearview mirror that can display a constant video feed from the rearview camera, and lane keeping assist with blind-spot intervention.

Exclusive to the Platinum trim is the Platinum Reserve package that pads on 22-inch wheels, special exterior trim, two-tone leather upholstery and the Captain's Chairs package.

Which Armada trim does Edmunds recommend?

Our pick is the midtrim SL, which adds leather upholstery, a top-down parking camera, and a handful of extra convenience features. It also opens the door to the Premium package — its blind-spot monitor is worth the price of admission alone.

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Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, GA
Vehicle
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
standard
standard
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
alloy wheels
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
5,577 lb.
5,672 lb.
5,713 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®
$53,494
$54,767
$59,467
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.71
$0.73
$0.79
Depreciation
$13,369
$14,867
$17,680
Financing
$5,331
$5,704
$6,882
Taxes & Fees
$3,392
$3,621
$4,346
Fuel
$15,289
$15,289
$15,289
Insurance
$5,368
$5,351
$5,335
Maintenance
$8,408
$7,598
$7,598
Repairs
$2,337
$2,337
$2,337
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Colors

Colors

Colors

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