The Nissan Armada and Ford Expedition get meaningful updates for 2025, offering refreshed designs, upgraded tech, and improved performance. These full-size SUVs are built for people who need serious space and capability, but which is right for your family? If affordability matters most, we have the answer here!
Key Takeaways
- Nissan Armada trims are $59,530 to $79,000; the Ford Expedition starts at $64,515 and goes up to $86,170. Prices effective June 11, 2025.
- The Armada gets a big glow-up to start its third generation.
- Both models are about even when it comes to fuel economy.
What's Changes for the Nissan Armada and Ford Expedition in 2025?
The 2025 Armada kicks off its third generation and basically comes in as a brand-new SUV. It rides on a refreshed platform, swaps out the old V8 for a twin-turbo V6, and now pairs it with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Nissan also added an available air suspension for a smoother ride, completely redesigned the exterior and interior, and loaded it up with larger digital displays and more tech across the board. The driver-assist features got a boost, too. And if you're after something rugged or extra refined, the off-road-focused Pro-4X and high-end Platinum Reserve trims are both new to the lineup.
Prices and trims for the Armada are:
- SV: $59,530
- SL: $64,980
- Platinum: $71,940
- Pro-4X: $75,750
- Platinum Reserve: $79,000
The 2025 Expedition gets a handful of cosmetic updates that give it a fresh look and a little more function, too. Among them, you'll notice new headlights, taillights, grille, and wheel designs right off the bat. Inside, Ford reworked the dash with a new bi-level layout that pairs a big infotainment screen with a wide digital gauge display.
The Expedition has fewer trim options to choose from. Here's how they break down price-wise:
- Active: $64,515
- Platinum: $76,945
- Tremor: $83,545
- King Ranch: $86,170
Powertrain Upgrades and Off-Road Enhancements of the Armada vs. Expedition
In 2025, Nissan ditched the old V-8 and dropped in a new twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6; while smaller, it’s actually more powerful with 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque (a bump of 25 horses) and a huge 103 lb-ft over the outgoing engine. It mates with a nine-speed automatic and comes with either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive.
The automaker also added a few features to boost both comfort and off-road chops, like an optional height-adjustable air suspension and a locking rear differential for four-wheel drive models.
The Expedition remains powered by a standard 400 hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6. It mates with a ten-speed automatic transmission and your choice of rear- or four-wheel drive. An optional upgrade boosts output to 440 horsepower.
Fuel Economy of the Armada vs. Expedition
Fuel economy isn’t the main reason you shop for a full-size SUV, but it’s worth noting the numbers. The Expedition does a little better on paper, with up to 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway for rear-wheel drive and slightly less for four-wheel drive.
The Armada's ratings are close behind—16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway for rear-wheel-drive models and 16/19 with four-wheel drive. If you go for the off-road-ready Pro-4X trim, you're looking at 15 mpg city and 18 highway. Not a huge difference overall, especially when you factor in the Armada’s more powerful new engine
Armada vs. Expedition Infotainment and Tech Systems
The 2025 Armada keeps things clean and modern inside with a pair of 12.3-inch displays that run side by side across the dash—one for your gauges, the other for infotainment. Upper trims take it up a notch with an even larger 14.3-inch touchscreen. Google built-in is available if you want it, but wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard no matter which model you choose. If you like your audio crisp and loud, trims like the SL, Pro-4X, and Platinum come with a 12-speaker Klipsch sound system.
Over in the Expedition, you’ll find a 24.0-inch screen that blends your digital gauges and infotainment into one long display, plus a smaller screen positioned nearby for touch-based controls. It runs on Google’s software and includes wireless smartphone mirroring, over-the-air updates, and the ability to stream movies or browse the web while parked. Built-in Wi-Fi also comes standard. While flashy, the Armada’s layout feels more intuitive, and you don’t need top-tier trim to get all the bells and whistles.
Why Drivers Are Choosing the 2025 Armada over the Expedition
Sure, the Expedition offers plenty of features and remains a practical pick for larger families. But with its powerful new engine, upscale tech that comes standard, and undeniable affordability, the Armada is the obvious choice. Come in today to experience it for yourself!