2027 Nissan Armada vs Ford Expedition: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Expedition — it leads our weighted scorecard 2.5–0.5 across 5 categories, winning on better 5-year value retention (38% vs 32.8%) and more towing capacity (9,600 lb vs 8,500 lb). Choose the Armada if a shorter recent recall list matters to you (2 vs 14).
Scorecard: Armada 0.5 pts · Expedition 2.5 pts across 5 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 Armada | 2027 Expedition | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $64,290 | — | No data |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 32.8% | 38% | Expedition |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | Tie |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 460 hp | 440 hp | Tie |
| Max towing (1) | 8,500 lb | 9,600 lb | Expedition |
| Standard seats (1) | 7 | — | No data |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 2 | 14 | Armada |
| Weighted points | 0.5 | 2.5 | Expedition |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: it's a wash — Armada 18 mpg vs Expedition 18 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Resale. Resale-minded buyers: the Expedition — 38% vs 32.8% (5-year value retained).
- Towing. Towing: the Expedition — 9,600 lb vs 8,500 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
A current starting MSRP isn't on file for both models.
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- Armada: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Expedition: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 model years: Armada 2, Expedition 14.
Latest rated model years on our years-to-avoid pages: Armada 2018 (solid), 2019 (solid), 2025 (solid).
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 Armada | 2027 Expedition | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $64,290 | — |
| Top-trim MSRP | $84,590 | — |
| Horsepower | 425–460 hp | 400–440 hp |
| Max torque | 516 lb-ft | 510 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 16–18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Max towing | 8,500 lb | 9,600 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 7 / 8 | — / 8 |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Resale: 5-year value retained
A 5-year-old (2021) Armada lists for a median $25,845 — 32.8% of today's median new price of $78,909. A 5-year-old (2021) Expedition lists for a median $29,927 — 38% of today's median new price of $78,668.
Shop both
- See 3,070 new 2027 Nissan Armadas for sale →Median listed price $76,863 · updated Nov 7, 2026
- See 15,975 new 2027 Ford Expeditions for sale →Median listed price $83,701 · updated Nov 7, 2026
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FAQ
Is the Armada better than the Expedition?
On our data, no — the Expedition comes out ahead. Our pick: the Expedition — it leads our weighted scorecard 2.5–0.5 across 5 categories, winning on better 5-year value retention (38% vs 32.8%) and more towing capacity (9,600 lb vs 8,500 lb). Choose the Armada if a shorter recent recall list matters to you (2 vs 14).
Which is more reliable, the Armada or the Expedition?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 Armada and 14 for the Expedition.
Which holds its value better, the Armada or the Expedition?
The Expedition: a 5-year-old example lists for 38% of the new price, versus 32.8% for the Armada, based on median used asking prices against today's median new price.
Which is cheaper, the Armada or the Expedition?
We don't have a current starting MSRP for both models.
Which has better gas mileage, the Armada or the Expedition?
It's a wash: 18 mpg vs 18 mpg best EPA combined.
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2027 Nissan Armada vs Ford Expedition: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/nissan-armada-vs-ford-expedition, updated November 8, 2026.