2014 Ford Expedition vs 2014 Nissan Armada

2014 Ford Expedition

2014 Nissan Armada

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2WD 4-Door King Ranch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Expedition 2WD 4-Door King Ranch	14	20	$49,706	$53,305
Expedition 2WD 4-Door Limited	14	20	$45,734	$49,045
Expedition 2WD 4-Door XLT	14	20	$39,142	$41,975
Expedition 4WD 4-Door King Ranch	13	18	$52,411	$56,205
Expedition 4WD 4-Door Limited	13	18	$48,438	$51,945
Expedition 4WD 4-Door XLT	13	18	$41,846	$44,875
Expedition EL 2WD 4-Door XLT	14	20	$41,670	$44,685

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2WD 4-Door Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Armada 2WD 4-Door Platinum	13	19	$45,993	$49,960
Armada 2WD 4-Door SL	13	19	$39,298	$42,680
Armada 2WD 4-Door SV	13	19	$34,617	$37,590
Armada 4WD 4-Door Platinum	12	18	$48,661	$52,860
Armada 4WD 4-Door SL	12	18	$41,965	$45,580
Armada 4WD 4-Door SV	12	18	$39,491	$42,890

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$49,706

$45,993

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,305

$49,960

Monthly Payment Estimate

$888 / month

$833 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

It hasn't been brought up to date like the company's pickup trucks, but the Ford Expedition has one of the best cabins and designs among the biggest SUVs.

The 2014 Nissan Armada has grown old in a segment that has improved its technology, safety, features and fuel economy.

TCC Likes

Drives better than its size implies
Rides smoothly
King Ranch is one of our favorite interiors

Willing acceleration
Seating position
Ability to tow 9,000 pounds

TCC Dislikes

Infotainment overdue for an update
Some plastic trim looks cheap
Design is getting old

High ingress/egress
Poor handling
Occasional cheap plastic interior pieces

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

13 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

19 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.2

65.1

Third Leg Room (in)

37.7

32.2

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

Third Hip Room (in)

50.2

48.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.7

64.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

41.8

Third Head Room (in)

38.3

35.9

Front Hip Room (in)

60.2

61.4

Third Shoulder Room (in)

51.9

63.7

Second Leg Room (in)

39.1

41.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

59.9

60.8

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

34.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.8

79.3

Track Width, Front (in)

67.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

9.8

Length, Overall (in)

206.5

207.7

Height, Overall (in)

77.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.2

67.5

Wheelbase (in)

119

123.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

82.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

56.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

13.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

108.3

97.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

44.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

49.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

12.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.5

13.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P275/65SR18

P275/60HR20

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/65SR18

P275/60HR20

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

8200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6000

8200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

820

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

820

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

8200

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4250

4299

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

11800

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2777

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3700

3699

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2772

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7300

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

20 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Engine

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 5100

317 @ 5200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

365 @ 3600

385 @ 3400

Engine Order Code

995

Displacement

5.4 L/330

5.6 L/339

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

2.61

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34

2.37

Trans Order Code

446

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.17

3.83

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.54

1.52

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Ford Expedition

Nissan Armada

Body Code

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3500

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.31

2.94

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4250

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4250

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3500

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.31

2.94

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.5 (Est)

12.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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