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Nissan Maxima vs Buick Regal Sportback

2019 Nissan Maxima
2019 Nissan Maxima
$34,050MSRP
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2018 Buick Regal Sportback
2018 Buick Regal Sportback
$24,990MSRP
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2019 Nissan Maxima
$34,050MSRP
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2018 Buick Regal Sportback
$24,990MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$34,050

MSRP

$24,990

Listings

149

Listings

11

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Pros

  • Great ride quality

  • Premium interior materials

Cons

  • Outdated technology

  • Potentially polarizing design

Reviews Summary

The Maxima has endured for eight generations as a premium midsize Nissan sedan. While not the “four-door sports car” that Nissan proclaims, the Maxima’s powerful V6 engines and crisp handling have earned it a solid reputation over the past three decades. We last tested the Maxima when this generation was brand-new for 2016. Now that Nissan has refreshed it ever so mildly for 2019, we’ve taken another look at its updated style, technology, and interior features.

Reviews Summary

Perhaps Buick’s most recognizable nameplate, the Regal has been a staple of the tri-shield’s stable for more than four decades. More than that, it’s been one of GM’s more successful attempts to attract new buyers to the brand, with the company claiming more than 40% of Regal buyers in the previous generation came from non-GM brands. For this new generation, Buick is trying something different with the Regal, offering fastback sedan and wagon variants, as well as a performance GS version that sees the Regal boasting V6 power for the first time in 13 years.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.5L 300 hp V6

Engine

2.0L 250 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

300 hp @ 6400 rpm

Horsepower

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG City

20

MPG City

22

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

32
2019 Nissan Maxima
2019 Nissan Maxima
$34,050MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2018 Buick Regal Sportback
2018 Buick Regal Sportback
$24,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 Nissan Maxima
$34,050MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2018 Buick Regal Sportback
$24,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$34,050
$24,990
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.6

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

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8.0 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons

Pros

  • Great ride quality

  • Premium interior materials

Cons

  • Outdated technology

  • Potentially polarizing design

Summary
The Maxima has endured for eight generations as a premium midsize Nissan sedan. While not the “four-door sports car” that Nissan proclaims, the Maxima’s powerful V6 engines and crisp handling have earned it a solid reputation over the past three decades. We last tested the Maxima when this generation was brand-new for 2016. Now that Nissan has refreshed it ever so mildly for 2019, we’ve taken another look at its updated style, technology, and interior features.
Perhaps Buick’s most recognizable nameplate, the Regal has been a staple of the tri-shield’s stable for more than four decades. More than that, it’s been one of GM’s more successful attempts to attract new buyers to the brand, with the company claiming more than 40% of Regal buyers in the previous generation came from non-GM brands. For this new generation, Buick is trying something different with the Regal, offering fastback sedan and wagon variants, as well as a performance GS version that sees the Regal boasting V6 power for the first time in 13 years.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
3.5L 300 hp V6
2.0L 250 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
300 hp @ 6400 rpm
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City
20
22
MPG Highway
30
32
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