2027 Nissan Armada: real cost in California
See the Armada on Nissan's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, SL · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$64,290the advertised price
Drive away$72,642with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,153/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,004/moeverything, after resale
$72,642 to drive away + $92,382 to run it for 6 years − $20,740 back at resale = $144,285, or $2,004 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$72,642
Running it, 6 yrs+$92,382
Back at resale−$20,740
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$64,290Feesfreight $2,275 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,360Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$5,992Fuel13,500 mi a year at 18 MPG
+$29,688Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,110Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$15,390Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$14,936Maintenanceestimate
+$9,769Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,489Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$20,740True cost $144,285 ÷ 72 months$2,004 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV209.6–210.9 in long
Seats7, 8
Cargo20.4 cu ftbehind row 3
Ground clearance8.8–9.9 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine425–460 hp premium gas, RWD, 4WD
0–60 mph5.9–6.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy16–18 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 8,500 lb
Tires18", 20" or 22"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · ProPILOT Assist 2.1, subscription
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
Every trim: auto braking, blind spot, lane centering, adaptive cruise, heated seats, 8.8–9.9 in clearance.| SL RWD | $64,290 | $72,642 | $144,285 | ✓ $2,004/mo | 8 | 18 MPG | — No | — No |
| SL 4WD | $67,290 | $75,912 | $149,791 | $2,080/mo | 8 | 17 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Platinum | $75,790 | $85,176 | $161,393 | $2,242/mo | 8 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| PRO-4X Premium | $78,990 | $88,663 | $166,914 | $2,318/mo | 8 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NISMO | $80,690 | $90,516 | $167,457 | $2,326/mo | 7 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Platinum Reserve | $84,590 | $94,767 | $172,415 | $2,395/mo | 8 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
SLRWD
✓ $2,004/mo
True cost
SL4WD
$2,080/mo
True cost
Platinum
$2,242/mo
True cost
PRO-4X Premium
$2,318/mo
True cost
NISMO
$2,326/mo
True cost
Platinum Reserve
$2,395/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
SL RWD$64,290
SL 4WD$67,290
Platinum$75,790
PRO-4X Premium$78,990
NISMO$80,690
Platinum Reserve$84,590
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Hands-free driving
+ Option
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Platinum to PRO-4X Premium
✓ from Platinum Reserve
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ Platinum to PRO-4X Premium
✓ from Platinum Reserve
Massaging seats
✓ from NISMO
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from SL 4WD
Sunroof
✓ from Platinum
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertDual-zone climateWireless CarPlayHead-up displayTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the SL SL RWD (126 items)
- Branded Premium Audio: Klipsch Premium Audio
- Speakers: 12
- Reconfigurable LCD Instrument Cluster: 12.3" Multi-function information display
- Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM with 360L
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Voice Recognition: Siri Eyes Free/Google Assistant
- Virtual Personal Assistant: Google Assistant
- Speed Sensitive Volume
- Integrated Navigation System: Google Maps
- Real-time Traffic Display
- Real-time Weather Display
- Connected Services
- Internet Connection: NissanConnect with Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Custom Mobile Apps: MyNISSAN
- Keyfob Keyless Entry
- Smart Device Integration
- Wireless Charging: Front
- Wireless Audio Streaming: Bluetooth
- Wireless Phone Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Driver Information Center
- Keyfob Remote Start
- Smart Device Remote Start: NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM
- USB Ports: 7
- Household 120v Outlet: 1
- 12V DC Power Outlet: 2
- LCD Monitor: NissanConnect 12.3" touch-screen display
- 1st-row LCD Monitor Count: 2
- Forward Collision System
- Front Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Collision System: Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) mitigation
- Brake Assist
- Auto High Beam Headlights: High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Speed Limit Display: Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Hill Hold Control: Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Tire Fill Assistant: Easy-Fill Tire Alert
- Blind-spot Warning: Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
- 360-degree Surround View Camera
- Active Lane Keep Assist: Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
- Active Lane Centering/Freeway Cruise Control Support: ProPILOT Assist hands-on
- Driver Attention Alert: Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
- Unresponsive Driver Assist: ProPILOT Emergency Stop with e-call
- Cruise Control
- Cruise Control — Adaptive
- Auto-dimming Side Mirrors: Driver and Passenger
- Parking Sensors: Front and Rear Sonar System
- Dynamic Trailer Hitch/Backup Assist: Visual/graphic guidance only
- Keyfob Window Activation
- Garage Door Opener: myQ Connected Garage
- Proximity Key
- Open/Close Cargo Access: Power and keyfob
- Keyfob Cargo Access
- Rear Cargo Door: Power liftgate
- Power-folding Mirrors: Driver and Passenger Sides
- Driver Mirror: Power remote w/tilt down
- Driver Heated Mirror
- Passenger Mirror: Power remote w/tilt down
- Passenger Heated Mirror
- Driver-side Turn Signal Indicator In Mirror
- Passenger-side Turn Signal Indicator In Mirror
- Headlight Beam: LED low/high beam
- Exterior Light Control: Auto on/off
- Delay-off Headlights
- LED Front Exterior Accent Lights: LED
- LED Taillights
- Perimeter/Approach Lights: Remote activated w/puddle lights
- Body Material: Fully galvanized steel
- Grille: With chrome bar
- Passenger Rear Doors: Conventional
- Door Count: 4
- Rear Spoiler: Integrated rear spoiler
- Roof Rails
- Running Boards/side Steps: Fixed
- Antenna: Integrated roof
- Front Bumper: Body-colored
- Rear Bumper: Body-colored
- Heated Front Seat(s): Driver and passenger
- Front Driver Seat: Power
- Front Driver Seat Direction Control: 8-way adjustable
- Front Passenger Seat: Power
- Front Passenger Direction Control: 4-way adjustable
- Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear/Second Row Seating: Reclining and folding bucket bucket seats
- Third Row Seating
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Material: Leather
- Driver Lumbar Support: Power 2-way
- Passenger Lumbar Support: Power 2-way
- Memory Seats: Driver
- Seat Material: TailorFit
- Interior Ambient Lighting: Illuminated entry and ambient lighting
- Door Curb/Courtesy lights: 4
- Welcome lighting/Illuminated entry
- Air Conditioning
- Cabin Air Filter
- Window Control: Power
- Window Control — Express Up: Front and rear
- Window Control — Express Down: Front and rear
- Cargo Tie Downs
- Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror
- Tilting Steering Wheel: Manual
- Telescoping Steering Wheel: Manual
- Seating Capacity: 7
- Rain Detecting Wipers
- Window Tint: Deep
- Instrumentation Display: 12.3" Multi-function information display
- Exterior Temperature
- Emergency SOS: NissanConnect Services integrated
- Driver Front-impact Air Bag
- Passenger Front-impact Air Bag
- Driver Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Passenger Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Curtain Air Bag: Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row
- Occupant Classification System
- Side-impact Beams
- Height-adjustable Seat Belts: Front
- Seat Belt Pretensioners: Front and rear
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): 4-wheel
- Traction Control System
- Vehicle Dynamic Control: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Panic Alarm
- Vehicle Security System: Vehicle Security System (VSS)
- Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Vehicle Tracker: NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks: Manual
- Restricted Driving Mode/Alerts: NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Armada models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Equipment2025, 2026 · 168,149 vehicles
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- How much is a 2027 Armada in California?
- $72,642 to drive away for the SL, from a $64,290 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,153 loan payment, about $2,015 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,004 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 8,500 lb for every trim.
Colors
Alpine MetallicDeep Ocean Blue PearlSuper BlackGun MetallicAspen White TriCoatAlpine Metallic / Super Black Two-toneAspen White TriCoat / Super Black Two-toneBlack Diamond PearlStealth GrayEverest White TriCoatEverest White TriCoat / Super Black Two-tone
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US prices in US dollars from Nissan's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.