2025 Lexus GX 550 vs. 2025 Nissan Armada Review

Picture of the 2025 Lexus GX 550

2025 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $64,735 to $81,200
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2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $57,520 to $79,990
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MPG - City 15 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 21 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 97.1 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 425-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 425 hp
Towing Capacity 7,601 - 9,096 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 197.1 in 209.7 in
Exterior Width 78.0 - 78.7 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in
Front 39.1 - 40.8 in
Rear 37.8 - 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the Nissan Armada. The Nissan Armada will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus GX 550.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus GX 550 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Armada.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus GX 550 is much slimmer than the Nissan Armada, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Lexus GX 550, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Performance
With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Nissan Armada. The Lexus GX 550 has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Lexus GX 550 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Nissan Armada.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Lexus GX 550 seats a lot fewer people than the Nissan Armada. The Lexus GX 550 has less cargo space than the Nissan Armada, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.