2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,785 to $56,240
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Armada

2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $56,520 to $79,990
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 25 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 97.1 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 425-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 425 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 209.7 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in
Front 39.1 - 40.8 in
Rear 37.8 - 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Nissan Armada. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Explorer and the Nissan Armada.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Ford Explorer is a better financial choice over the Nissan Armada, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer is much slimmer than the Nissan Armada, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Ford Explorer, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Armada is clearly the choice over the Ford Explorer for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

Powertrain
The Ford Explorer has much lower torque than the Nissan Armada, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Ford Explorer has less seating than the Nissan Armada, making the Nissan Armada the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.