2027 Nissan Armada vs Infiniti QX80: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Armada — it leads our weighted scorecard 4–0 across 7 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($64,290 vs $85,590) and better 5-year value retention (32.8% vs 26.8%). The QX80 doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Scorecard: Armada 4 pts · QX80 0 pts across 7 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 Armada | 2027 QX80 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $64,290 | $85,590 | Armada |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 32.8% | 26.8% | Armada |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | Tie |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 460 hp | 450 hp | Tie |
| Max towing (1) | 8,500 lb | 8,500 lb | Tie |
| Standard seats (1) | 7 | 7 | Tie |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 2 | 4 | Armada |
| Weighted points | 4 | 0 | Armada |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: it's a wash — Armada 18 mpg vs QX80 18 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Family. Families: it's a wash — Armada 7 vs QX80 7 (standard seats).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the Armada — $64,290 vs $85,590 (starting MSRP).
- Resale. Resale-minded buyers: the Armada — 32.8% vs 26.8% (5-year value retained).
- Towing. Towing: it's a wash — Armada 8,500 lb vs QX80 8,500 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The Armada starts at $64,290 and tops out at $84,590; the QX80 runs $85,590 to $112,990 (manufacturer MSRP, before destination).
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- Armada: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- QX80: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 model years: Armada 2, QX80 4.
Latest rated model years on our years-to-avoid pages: Armada 2018 (solid), 2019 (solid), 2025 (solid) · QX80 2016 (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 QX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $64,290 | $85,590 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $84,590 | $112,990 |
| Horsepower | 425–460 hp | 450 hp |
| Max torque | 516 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 16–18 mpg | 17–18 mpg |
| Max towing | 8,500 lb | 8,500 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 7 / 8 | 7 / 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) QX80 lists for a median $28,826 — 26.8% of today's median new price of $107,585.
Shop both
- See 3,070 new 2027 Nissan Armadas for sale →Median listed price $76,863 · updated Nov 7, 2026
- See 4,565 new 2027 INFINITI QX80s for sale →Median listed price $96,215 · updated Nov 7, 2026
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FAQ
Is the Armada better than the QX80?
On our data, yes. Our pick: the Armada — it leads our weighted scorecard 4–0 across 7 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($64,290 vs $85,590) and better 5-year value retention (32.8% vs 26.8%). The QX80 doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Which is more reliable, the Armada or the QX80?
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 4 for the QX80.
Which holds its value better, the Armada or the QX80?
The Armada: a 5-year-old example lists for 32.8% of the new price, versus 26.8% for the QX80, based on median used asking prices against today's median new price.
Which is cheaper, the Armada or the QX80?
The Armada starts lower: $64,290 vs $85,590 starting MSRP (before destination).
Which has better gas mileage, the Armada or the QX80?
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 Infiniti QX80: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/nissan-armada-vs-infiniti-qx80, updated November 8, 2026.