Compare 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2015 Ford Expedition vs 2015 Nissan Armada

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
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2015 Ford Expedition
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2015 Nissan Armada
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2WD 4-Door LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Tahoe 2WD 4-Door LS 16 23 $43,059 $46,300
Tahoe 2WD 4-Door LT 16 23 $47,899 $51,505
Tahoe 2WD 4-Door LTZ 16 23 $56,809 $61,085
Tahoe 4WD 4-Door LS 16 22 $45,849 $49,300
Tahoe 4WD 4-Door LT 16 22 $50,689 $54,505
Tahoe 4WD 4-Door LTZ 16 22 $59,599 $64,085
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2WD 4-Door King Ranch
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Expedition 2WD 4-Door King Ranch 16 22 $54,467 $58,410
Expedition 2WD 4-Door Limited 16 22 $50,522 $54,180
Expedition 2WD 4-Door Platinum 16 22 $55,363 $59,370
Expedition 2WD 4-Door XLT 16 22 $41,576 $44,585
Expedition 4WD 4-Door King Ranch 15 20 $57,190 $61,330
Expedition 4WD 4-Door Limited 15 20 $53,358 $57,220
Expedition 4WD 4-Door Platinum 15 20 $58,197 $62,410
Expedition 4WD 4-Door XLT 15 20 $44,303 $47,510
Expedition EL 2WD 4-Door King Ranch 15 21 $56,939 $61,060
Expedition EL 2WD 4-Door Limited 15 21 $52,993 $56,830
Expedition EL 2WD 4-Door Platinum 15 21 $57,834 $62,020
Expedition EL 2WD 4-Door XLT 15 21 $44,103 $47,295
Expedition EL 4WD 4-Door King Ranch 14 20 $59,661 $63,980
Expedition EL 4WD 4-Door Limited 14 20 $55,829 $59,870
Expedition EL 4WD 4-Door Platinum 14 20 $60,669 $65,060
Expedition EL 4WD 4-Door XLT 14 20 $46,831 $50,220
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2WD 4-Door Platinum
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Armada 2WD 4-Door Platinum 13 19 $46,285 $49,880
Armada 2WD 4-Door SL 13 19 $40,463 $43,600
Armada 2WD 4-Door SV 13 19 $35,745 $38,510
Armada 4WD 4-Door Platinum 12 18 $48,972 $52,780
Armada 4WD 4-Door SL 12 18 $43,152 $46,500
Armada 4WD 4-Door SV 12 18 $40,658 $43,810
Pricing
Invoice Price
$43,059
$54,467
$46,285
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$46,300
$58,410
$49,880
Monthly Payment Estimate
$772 / month
$974 / month
$831 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.2
7.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2015 Chevy Tahoe is the anti-crossover--except where its savvy cabin and infotainment features are concerned--with almost all the capability of a full-size pickup. The 2015 Ford Expedition isn't totally new, but the much-needed refresh gives it heady twin-turbo power and a slick-riding adaptive suspension. The 2015 Nissan Armada has become one of the oldest vehicles in a segment filled with newer, more efficient, higher-tech alternatives.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 16 mpg 13 mpg
Highway
23 mpg 22 mpg 19 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate - -
Interior Dimensions
Third Leg Room (in)
24.80 37.7 32.2
Second Head Room (in)
38.70 39.8 40
Third Hip Room (in)
49.30 50.2 48.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.10 63.7 64.5
Front Leg Room (in)
45.30 41.1 41.8
Third Head Room (in)
38.10 38.3 35.9
Front Hip Room (in)
60.80 60.2 61.4
Passenger Capacity
8 8 8
Third Shoulder Room (in)
62.60 51.9 63.7
Second Leg Room (in)
39.00 39.1 41.9
Front Head Room (in)
42.80 39.6 41
Second Hip Room (in)
60.30 59.9 60.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
64.80 63.2 65.1
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
80.50 78.8 79.3
Side Door Opening Width (in)
NA - -
Overhang, Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
NA - -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
35.91 - -
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
204.00 - -
Side Door Opening Height (in)
NA - -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
7.87 - -
Height, Overall (in)
74.40 77.2 77.2
Step Up Height - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
- TBD - - -
Wheelbase (in)
116.00 119 123.2
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
7.87 - -
Liftover Height (in)
- 34.8 -
Track Width, Front (in)
- 67 67.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 8.7 9.8
Length, Overall (in)
- 206.5 207.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.2 67.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
33.94 34.6 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
43.20 44.4 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
51.6 55 56.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA - -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
49.30 49.2 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
79.90 82.5 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
94.7 108.3 97.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
11.10 13.1 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
15.3 18.6 20
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD - - -
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 13.2 12.6
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 13.5 13.8
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26 28 28
Fuel Tank Location
- TBD - - -
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA - -
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD - - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A - -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
- TBD - - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0 40.8 40.8
Tires
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Front Tire Size
P265/65R18 P275/55SR20 P275/60HR20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
N/A - -
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 Full-Size Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
RKX NA NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Spare Tire Order Code
RC4 NA NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
N/A - -
Rear Tire Size
P265/65R18 P275/55SR20 P275/60HR20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
N/A - -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Rear Tire Order Code
RKX NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 660 820
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
660 660 820
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 6600 8200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
6600 6600 8200
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 6600 8200
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3200 - 3699
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
- TBD - 2771 -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7100 7300 7300
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
4100 - 4299
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
- TBD - 12300 -
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
- TBD - 2829 -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5 20 X 8.5 20 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5 20 X 8.5 20 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 Full-Size Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 250 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
720 650 650
Maximum Alternator Watts
NA - -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA 650 650
Engine
Engine Order Code
L83 99T NA
Displacement
5.3L/- TBD - 3.5 L/213 5.6 L/339
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
355 @ 5600 365 @ 5000 317 @ 5200
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8 Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-8
Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Engine Oil Cooler
NA None None
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
383 @ 4100 420 @ 2500 385 @ 3400
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18 18 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 22 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 16 13
Transmission
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA - -
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.54 1.52
Trans Type
6 6 5
Trans PTO Access
NA No No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 0.87 0.83
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA - -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 3.40 2.61
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 2.34 2.37
Trans Order Code
MYC 446 NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA No No
Trans Power Take Off
NA - -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.14 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Model
N/A None None
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 0.69 -
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 4.17 3.83
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Tahoe Ford Expedition Nissan Armada
Body Code
E52 S S
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 - -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.08 3.15 2.94
Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3200 - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA 3.15 2.94
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - -
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating Independent Independent
Frame
Frame Type
- TBD - - -
Doors
Side Door Type
NA - -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 9.8 11.8 (Est)
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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