Buick Rainier vs Nissan Pathfinder Armada
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada
Overview
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Nissan Pathfinder ArmadaSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | CXL | SE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Nissan Pathfinder ArmadaSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,550 (best) | $33,300 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Nissan Pathfinder ArmadaSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | 12 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 22 gal | 28 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Nissan Pathfinder ArmadaSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 305 hp (best) |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft | 385 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4.2 L | 5.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Nissan Pathfinder ArmadaSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 80.1 cu ft | 97.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 6,700 lbs | 9,100 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,133 lbs | 1,787 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,417 lbs (best) | 5,013 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 10 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 123.2 in (best) |
| Length | 193.4 in | 206.9 in (best) |
| Width | 75.4 in | 78.8 in (best) |
| Height | 74.5 in | 77.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Nissan Pathfinder ArmadaSE |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Rainier | Nissan Pathfinder Armada |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CXL $31,550 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $33,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | CXL $33,570 MSRP | SE $36,100 MSRP |
| 3 | — | SE Off-Road $36,450 MSRP |
| 4 | — | SE Off-Road $39,250 MSRP |
| 5 | — | LE $37,800 MSRP |
| 6 | — | LE $40,600 MSRP |