Compare the2022 Toyota SequoiaVS 2022 Nissan Armada

The Toyota Sequoia has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Armada doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Both the Sequoia and the Armada have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available four-wheel drive.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Sequoia, with its four-star roll-over rating, is 3.4% to 5.2% less likely to roll over than the Armada, which received a three-star rating.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Sequoia for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Nissan doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Armada.

There are over 15 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Nissan dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Sequoia’s warranty.

The Armada’s redline is at 60050 RPM, which causes more engine wear, and a greater chance of a catastrophic engine failure. The Sequoia has a 5900 RPM redline.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Sequoia has a standard 180-amp alternator. The Armada’s 150-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Sequoia’s reliability 44 points higher than the Armada.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 30 more problems per 100 vehicles, Nissan is ranked 21st.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. Nissan is ranked 13th.

As tested in Motor Trend the Toyota Sequoia is faster than the Nissan Armada:

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Sequoia higher (5 out of 10) than the Nissan Armada (3). This means the Sequoia produces up to 16.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Armada every 15,000 miles.

The Sequoia stops shorter than the Armada:

For better traction, the Sequoia has larger tires than the Armada (275/65R18 vs. 265/70R18).

The Sequoia SR5’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 65 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Armada S/SV’s standard 70 series tires.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Sequoia is .4 inches wider in the front and 1.2 inches wider in the rear than on the Armada.

The Sequoia TRD Sport 4x4 handles at .78 G’s, while the Armada Platinum 4x4 pulls only .71 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Sequoia TRD Sport 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.1 seconds quicker than the Armada Platinum 4x4 (27.3 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 28.4 seconds @ .59 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Sequoia’s turning circle is 3.2 feet tighter than the Armada’s (38.1 feet vs. 41.3 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Armada S/SV (10 vs. 9.1 inches), allowing the Sequoia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Sequoia’s minimum ground clearance is .8 inch higher than on the Armada SL/Platinum (10 vs. 9.2 inches).

The Sequoia is 3.8 inches shorter than the Armada, making the Sequoia easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Sequoia has .6 inches more front legroom, 3.3 inches more front hip room, 2.6 inches more front shoulder room, 1.5 inches more rear hip room, 2.2 inches more rear shoulder room, 6.9 inches more third row legroom, 1.6 inches more third row hip room and 5.2 inches more third row shoulder room than the Armada.

The front step up height for the Sequoia is 1.3 inches lower than the Armada (21” vs. 22.3”). The Sequoia’s rear step up height is .5 inches lower than the Armada’s (22.2” vs. 22.7”).

The Sequoia’s cargo area provides more volume than the Armada.

The Sequoia’s cargo area is larger than the Armada’s in almost every dimension:

The Sequoia’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the liftgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Armada’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Sequoia has a maintenance free battery for long life without checking the battery’s water level. The Armada doesn’t have a maintenance free battery, so the water level in the battery’s cells must be checked often to prevent damage.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Sequoia has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Armada doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Sequoia to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Armada doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

Insurance will cost less for the Sequoia owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Sequoia will cost $465 to $1650 less than the Armada over a five-year period.

The Sequoia will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Sequoia will retain 46.51% to 54.58% of its original price after five years, while the Armada only retains 42.79% to 45.25%.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Sequoia is less expensive to operate than the Armada because it costs $264 less to do the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the Sequoia than the Armada, including $292 less for a muffler and $558 less for a power steering pump.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Toyota Sequoia will be $1399 to $4663 less than for the Nissan Armada.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Toyota Sequoia, based on reliability, safety and performance.