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Lincoln Nautilus vs Nissan Armada

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Lincoln Nautilus

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2027 Nissan Armada

Overview

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereNissan ArmadaSL
Selected trimPremiereSL
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic9-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereNissan ArmadaSL
MSRP$53,995 (best)$64,290
Lowest listing price—$19,473 (best)
Median listing price—$19,473 (best)
Highest listing price—$19,473 (best)
For sale now01 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereNissan ArmadaSL
Combined MPG24 MPG (best)18 MPG
City MPG21 MPG (best)16 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank20 gal24 gal (best)

Performance

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereNissan ArmadaSL
Horsepower250 hp425 hp (best)
Torque280 lb-ft516 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L3.5 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereNissan ArmadaSL
Seating5 seats8 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume71.3 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity1,750 lbs8,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,349 lbs (best)5,710 lbs
Ground clearance—10 in (best)
Wheelbase114.2 in121 in (best)
Length193.2 in210 in (best)
Width76.9 in93 in (best)
Height68.2 in77 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereNissan ArmadaSL
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimLincoln NautilusNissan Armada
1

Premiere

$53,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SL

$64,290 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Reserve

$63,595 MSRP

SL

$67,290 MSRP

3

Black Label

$77,660 MSRP

Platinum

$75,790 MSRP

4—

PRO-4X

$78,990 MSRP

5—

NISMO

$80,690 MSRP

6—

Platinum Reserve

$84,590 MSRP

Live inventory

Lincoln Nautilus vs Nissan Armada FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Nissan Armada?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Lincoln Nautilus vs 2027 Nissan Armada on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Nissan Armada?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus starts lower at $53,995. Live Nissan Armada listings start at $19,473.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Nissan Armada?
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (53,995).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Nissan Armada?
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Nissan Armada?
The 2027 Nissan Armada leads on horsepower in this comparison (460).
Which has better seats: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Nissan Armada?
The 2027 Nissan Armada leads on seats in this comparison (8).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Nissan Armada?
The 2027 Nissan Armada leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Lincoln Nautilus vs 2027 Nissan Armada?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Lincoln Nautilus (5/5 NHTSA overall).