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    2012 Chevrolet Suburban 3/4-Ton 4WD LT 1LT

    MSRP1: $50,415

    Competitively Equipped:
    $51,410

  • 2012 Ford Expedition EL 4WD 4dr Limited

    2012 Ford Expedition EL 4WD 4dr Limited

    MSRP2: $50,820

    Competitively Equipped:
    $51,815

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  • 2012 Nissan Armada 4WD 4dr SL

    2012 Nissan Armada 4WD 4dr SL

    MSRP2: $48,220

    Competitively Equipped:
    $49,215

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Powertrain

2012 Ford Expedition EL 4WD 4dr Limited 2012 Nissan Armada 4WD 4dr SL  
Powertrain
Standard Engine Gas V8 Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8  
Displacement 6.0L/366 5.4L/330 5.6L/339  
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive  
Horsepower @ RPM 352 @ 5400 310 @ 5100 317 @ 5200  
Torque @ RPM 382 @ 4200 365 @ 3600 385 @ 3400  
Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection  
4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard  
4- wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard  
Front Suspension Torsion Bar Double Wishbone Double-Wishbone  
Rear Suspension Leaf springs Multi-Link Self-Leveling  

Dimensions

2012 Ford Expedition EL 4WD 4dr Limited 2012 Nissan Armada 4WD 4dr SL  
Dimensions
Overall Length with Rear Bumper 222.4 221.3 Not Available  
Overall Width 79.1 78.8 79.3  
Wheelbase 130.0 131.0 123.2  
Overall Height 76.8 77.7 78.0  
Ground Clearance, Front 10.5 8.7 N/A  
Ground Clearance, Rear 9.1 8.7 N/A  
Curb Weight 6419.00 6078.00 5841.00  
Inside Bed Width, Between Wheelhousing 49.1 51.4 N/A  
Front Head Room 41.1 39.5 39.7  
Rear Head Room 38.5 39.7 40.0  
Front Hip Room 60.5 60.2 61.4  
Rear Hip Room 61.8 59.9 60.8  
Front Leg Room 41.3 41.1 41.8  
Rear Leg Room 39.5 39.1 41.9  
Front Shoulder Room 65.2 63.2 65.0  
Rear Shoulder Room 65.2 63.7 64.7  
Seating Capacity 8 8 8  
Inside Bed Height 41.4 N/A 36.5  
Ground to Top of Load Floor 32.6 35.3 N/A  
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 8600.00 7720.00 7150.00  
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) 16,000 15000 15100  
Maximum Payload 2091.00 1642.00 1309.00  
Spring Capacity - Front 4500 3700 N/A  
Spring Capacity - Rear 5500 4250 N/A  
Axle Capacity - Front 4180 3700 N/A  
Axle Capacity - Rear 5500 4250 N/A  

Exterior

2012 Ford Expedition EL 4WD 4dr Limited 2012 Nissan Armada 4WD 4dr SL  
Exterior
Daytime Running Lights Standard Not Available Not Available  
Fog Lamps Standard Standard Standard  
Remote Keyless Start Standard Available Not Available  
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard  
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard  
Remote Trunk Release Available Standard Standard  
Power Driver Side Mirror Standard Standard Standard  
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Available Standard Not Available  
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard  
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard  
Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard  
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard Standard  
Tires - Front All-Terrain Standard Standard Not Available  
Tires - Rear All-Terrain Standard Standard Not Available  
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Not Available Standard  
Trailer Hitch Receiver Standard Standard Standard  
Front Tow Hooks Standard Standard Standard  
Running Boards Standard Standard Standard  
Luggage Rack Standard Standard Standard  

Interior

2012 Ford Expedition EL 4WD 4dr Limited 2012 Nissan Armada 4WD 4dr SL  
Interior
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard  
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard  
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Not Available Standard  
Thorax Side Impact Standard Standard Standard  
Head Curtain side impact air bags front Standard Standard Standard  
Head Curtain side impact air bags rear Standard Standard Standard  
Rear Parking Assist Standard Standard Standard  
Climate Control Standard Standard Standard  
Dual Zone Climate Control Standard Standard Standard  
Single Zone Climate Control Standard Standard Standard  
Rear Climate Control Standard Not Available Standard  
Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard  
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard  
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard  
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof Available Available Available  
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Standard  
Power Passenger Seat Standard Standard Standard  
Heated Driver Seat Standard Standard Standard  
Leather-Appointed Seats Standard Standard Standard  
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard  
Front & Rear Bucket Seats Available Available Not Available  
Additional Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard  
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Available Standard  
Driver Lumbar Support Standard Standard Standard  
Passenger Lumbar Support Available Standard Not Available  
Seat Memory Available Standard Not Available  
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard  
CD Player Standard Standard Standard  
Premium Sound System Standard Standard Standard  
Satellite Radio Standard Standard Standard  
MP3 Playback Standard Standard Standard  
Rear Seat Audio Controls Standard Standard Standard  
Auxiliary-Audio Input Jacks Standard Standard Standard  
Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls Standard Standard Standard  
Entertainment System Available Available Available  
Navigation System Available Available Not Available  
Bluetooth® connectivity Standard Standard Standard  
Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Standard Standard Not Available  
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard  
Universal Home Remote Available Standard Standard  
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard  
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard  
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard  
Electrochromic, automatic-dimming rearview mirror Available Standard Standard  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror Available Standard Standard  
Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard  
Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard  
Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Not Available  
Mirror Memory Available Standard Not Available  
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard  
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Not Available Standard  
Power Lift Gate Available Standard Standard  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard  
Adjustable Pedals Standard Standard Standard  
Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard  
Front Floor Mats Standard Standard Available  

Safety

2012 Ford Expedition EL 4WD 4dr Limited 2012 Nissan Armada 4WD 4dr SL  
Safety
4- Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard  
Driver Air bags Standard Standard Standard  
Passenger Air bags Standard Standard Standard  
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard  
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard  
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard  
Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard  
Telematics Standard Standard Not Available  

Fuel

2012 Ford Expedition EL 4WD 4dr Limited 2012 Nissan Armada 4WD 4dr SL  
Fuel
EPA Est. Fuel Economy City (MPG) 10 13 12  
EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway (MPG) 15 18 18  
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) 39 33.5 28.0  

Warranty

2012 Ford Expedition EL 4WD 4dr Limited 2012 Nissan Armada 4WD 4dr SL  
Warranty3
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (miles) 36,000 36,000 36,000  
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (years) 3 3 3  
Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty (miles) 100,000 60,000 60,000  
Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty (years) 5 5 5  
Rust Warranty (miles) 36,000  
Rust Warranty (years) 3  
Roadside Assistance Program (miles) 100,000 60,000  
Roadside Assistance Program (years) 5 5  

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