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Lincoln MKX vs. Nissan Armada Review

How the Lincoln MKX stacks up against the Nissan Armada - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Lincoln MKX
Price Range: $37,845 - $40,195
2010 Nissan Armada
Price Range: $37,210 - $52,190
Lincoln MKX vs. Nissan Armada Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Lincoln MKX and the Armada most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lincoln MKX's engine is tremendously smaller than the Nissan Armada's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Nissan Armada packs quite a wallop compared to the Lincoln MKX when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Nissan Armada is tremendously more powerful than the Lincoln MKX.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Nissan Armada over the Lincoln MKX. The Nissan is likely a better choice than the Lincoln MKX regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or large dogs. The Nissan Armada outpulls the Lincoln MKX by a large margin.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Lincoln MKX for a fill-up almost as often as the Nissan.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Armada offers a bit more head room than the Lincoln MKX, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Nissan Armada offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Lincoln does.

Dimensions
The Nissan Armada is substantially heavier than the Lincoln MKX. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Armada than the Lincoln MKX because of its bigger tank. The MKX and the Nissan Armada compete for the same parking spaces. The MKX's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Nissan Armada is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Nissan Armada to the dealership as the Lincoln MKX. With respect to fuel economy, the Lincoln MKX beats the Nissan Armada. The Nissan Armada will tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the Lincoln MKX will. In terms of MSRP, the Nissan Armada costs substantially more than the Lincoln MKX.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Nissan Armada isn't quite as generous as the Lincoln's.

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