Which is better: 2026 Nissan Armada or 2009 Saab 9-7x?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Nissan Armada vs 2009 Saab 9-7x on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2026 Nissan Armada or 2009 Saab 9-7x?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Saab 9-7x starts lower at $42,615. Live Nissan Armada listings start at $12,900.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Nissan Armada or 2009 Saab 9-7x?

The 2009 Saab 9-7x leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (42,615).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Nissan Armada or 2009 Saab 9-7x?

The 2026 Nissan Armada leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).

Which has better horsepower: 2026 Nissan Armada or 2009 Saab 9-7x?

The 2026 Nissan Armada leads on horsepower in this comparison (460).

Which has better seats: 2026 Nissan Armada or 2009 Saab 9-7x?

The 2026 Nissan Armada leads on seats in this comparison (8).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Nissan Armada or 2009 Saab 9-7x?

The 2026 Nissan Armada leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,500).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Nissan Armada vs 2009 Saab 9-7x?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Armada (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).

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Nissan Armada vs Saab 9-7x

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

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2026 Nissan Armada

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2009 Saab 9-7x

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Overview

Spec	Nissan ArmadaSV	Saab 9-7x4.2i
Selected trim	SV	4.2i
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2009

Pricing & market

Spec	Nissan ArmadaSV	Saab 9-7x4.2i
MSRP	$58,840	$42,615 (best)
Lowest listing price	$12,900 (best)	—
Median listing price	$64,990 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$84,560 (best)	—
For sale now	75 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Nissan ArmadaSV	Saab 9-7x4.2i
Combined MPG	18 MPG (best)	16 MPG
City MPG	16 MPG (best)	14 MPG
Highway MPG	20 MPG	20 MPG
Fuel tank	23.6 gal (best)	22 gal

Performance

Spec	Nissan ArmadaSV	Saab 9-7x4.2i
Horsepower	425 hp (best)	285 hp
Torque	516 lb-ft (best)	276 lb-ft
Engine size	3.5 L	4.2 L (best)
Cylinders	V6	I6

Size & capability

Spec	Nissan ArmadaSV	Saab 9-7x4.2i
Seating	8 seats (best)	5 seats
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	97.1 cu ft (best)	80.1 cu ft
Towing capacity	8,500 lbs (best)	5,600 lbs
Payload	1,899 lbs (best)	1,230 lbs
Curb weight	5,676 lbs	4,720 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	9.6 in (best)	7.7 in
Wheelbase	121.1 in (best)	113 in
Length	209.6 in (best)	193.2 in
Width	83.3 in (best)	75.4 in
Height	76.6 in (best)	68.5 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Nissan ArmadaSV	Saab 9-7x4.2i
NHTSA overall	Not Rated	—
Frontal crash (driver)	Not Rated	3 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	Not Rated	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	Not Rated	—
Side crash (passenger)	Not Rated	—
Side pole	Not Rated	—
Rollover	Not Rated	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

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	Nissan Armada	Saab 9-7x
1	SV $58,840 MSRP(Currently comparing)	4.2i $42,615 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	SV $61,840 MSRP	5.3i $45,345 MSRP
3	SL $63,530 MSRP	Aero $49,105 MSRP
4	SL $66,530 MSRP	—
5	Platinum $70,490 MSRP	—
6	Platinum $73,490 MSRP	—
7	PRO-4X $74,300 MSRP	—
8	Platinum Reserve $77,550 MSRP	—
9	Platinum Reserve $80,550 MSRP	—
10	NISMO $79,530 MSRP	—

Live inventory

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