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Is the 2020 Nissan Armada a good car?

Yes.

4 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Armada -23%-36%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 120 SUVs (2020). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2020 Nissan Armada
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes3 of 4 parts
First carNo0 of 5 parts
CommuterNo$173 vs $121 a month
SeniorsNo1 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes9.2 in, top 12%
Worth the moneyYes23% below predicted
Good buyYesNo rival beats it

Is the Armada a good family car?

Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2020 Nissan Armada
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats8 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom41.0 inMedian 38.4 in126Yes
Rear headroom40.0 inMedian 38.8 in125Yes
Cargo behind the last row16.5 cu ftMedian 21.6 cu ft134No

Is the Armada a good first car?

No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2020 Nissan Armada
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$47,500Median $37,060134No
Horsepower390 hp152 hp to 346 hp136No
Length208.9 inMedian 189.7 in128No
Turning circle41.3 ftMedian 38.4 ft128No
Fuel cost per mile20.0 centsMedian 13.9 cents134No

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Armada a good commuter car?

No. $173 a month to commute. Class median $121.

Miles a month
867
This car
$173
Median of 134 SUVs
$121
Highway mpg
19 mpg, top 91% of 130

Is the Armada a good car for seniors?

No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2020 Nissan Armada
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height9.1 in clearance, 75.8 in tall7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall118No
Front headroom40.9 inMedian 39.9 in127Yes
Turning circle41.3 ftMedian 38.4 ft128No

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Armada a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 9.2 in clearance. Top 12% of 125 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
4x4 SL, 9.2 in
Cohort
125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Armada worth the money?

Yes. Priced 23% below cars like it.

Price, SV 2WD
$47,500
Predicted price
$62,010
Gap
-$14,510 (-23%)
Model error
16% median, 291 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Armada a good buy?

Yes. No rival beats it on all four.

Compared with 988 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

Your prices, use and trim may differ.

How values are checked