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2019 Nissan Maxima Platinum FWD

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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2019 Nissan Maxima
Platinum FWD
MSRP
$41,540
Invoice
$38,772
Average Price Paid
$38,217
587 listings nationwide

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2019 Dodge Charger
GT RWD
MSRP
$31,495
Invoice
$30,788
Average Price Paid
$30,142
1,649 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2019 Nissan Maxima
Platinum FWD
Fair Price
$40,267
Good Price
$37,805
Great Price
$36,397
2019 Dodge Charger
GT RWD
Fair Price
$31,066
Good Price
$29,117
Great Price
$28,003

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2019 Nissan Maxima
Platinum FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$38,276
49 listings nationwide

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2019 Dodge Charger
GT RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$29,291
389 listings nationwide
6 GREAT deals
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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2019 Nissan Maxima
Platinum FWD
Clifford Atiyeh Test Drive Review:

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 h...

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2019 Dodge Charger
GT RWD
Kyree Williams Preview:

Dodge last updated the Charger in 2015. The effort included redesigned front and rear fascias, new wheel and color combinations, and updated switchgear. In that time, the model remains...

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  • Look and Feel 8
  • Performance 7
  • Form & Function 9
  • Technology 7
  • Safety 8
  • Cost-Effectiveness 6
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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2019 Nissan Maxima
Platinum FWD
30
writes:
I really like this car. Nice ride, tight handling and a great sound system. One of the drawbacks is that Nissa...
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2019 Honda Accord 2.0T Touring FWD better.
"It appear that the Honda has more square footage in the trunk than the Maxima. I may be wrong, but it appears that ay"
Would Buy Ranked 2019 Honda Accord 2.0T Touring FWD better.
"Takes regular gas. Highly recommended to be less 15% ethanol used. The ride is god so far. Lots of tech features. No heated steering wheel, at least in mine."
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writes:
SR 2019 - Really Sporty - Fast, handles amazing. Car power keeps on coming.
Handling Ranked 2019 INFINITI Q70L worse.
"Yes - But stiffer ride "
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2019 INFINITI Q70L better.
"Both are close "
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Handling Ranked 2019 Acura ILX worse.
"I dont"
Front Seats Ranked 2019 Acura ILX worse.
"I dont "
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2019 Dodge Charger
GT RWD
writes:
Its fast and sounds great. Roomy back seat and trunk. Great touch screen and easy to use apps. Great car for t...
Value Ranked 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Coupe RWD worse.
"Less expensive and more practical than the Camaro. Its a lot more car for the money."
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writes:
Scatpak 6.4 hemi blows standard 5.7 hemi away. No comparison.
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writes:
Reallly comfortable seats for traveling long distance and plenty of trunk space. Four doors and large back sea...
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Specs

2019 Nissan Maxima
Platinum FWD
2019 Dodge Charger
GT RWD
Powertrain 7-Speed CVT 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
20 MPG
19 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
30 MPG
30 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18 gal 18.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
300 hp @ 6,400 RPM
300 hp @ 6,350 RPM
Torque
261 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
264 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
10.2:1
Displacement
3,500 cc
3,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.76 in x 3.2 in
3.78 in x 3.27 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 4 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 4 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard --
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 45 in 41.8 in
Back Legroom 34.2 in 40.1 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 14.3 cu ft 16.5 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,009 lbs 1,080 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 192.8 in 200.8 in
Width 73.2 in 75 in
Height 56.5 in 58.5 in
Wheelbase 109.3 in 120.2 in

Available Options

2019 Nissan Maxima
Platinum FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Carnelian Red Tintcoat
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Gun Metallic
  • Pearl White Tricoat
  • Sunset Drift Chromaflair
  • Super Black
  • [E10-1] Premium Paint - Pearl White
  • [E10-2] Premium Paint - Carnelian Red

Option Packages

  • [N92] Illumination Package
  • [X01] Reserve Package
2019 Dodge Charger
GT RWD

Exterior Colors

  • B5 Blue Pearlcoat
  • Destroyer Gray Clearcoat
  • F8 Green
  • Go Mango
  • Granite Pearlcoat
  • Indigo Blue
  • Maximum Steel Metallic Clearcoat
  • Octane Red Pearlcoat
  • Pitch Black Clearcoat
  • Plum Crazy Pearlcoat
  • Sublime Metallic Clearcoat
  • Torred Clearcoat
  • Triple Nickel Clearcoat
  • White Knuckle Clearcoat

Option Packages

  • Alpine Audio Group with Subwoofer
  • Blacktop Package
  • Brass Monkey Appearance Package
  • Driver Confidence Group
  • Navigation & Travel Group
  • Performance Handling Group
  • Plus Group
  • Stars & Stripes Edition
  • Technology Group
  • Black Painted Roof
  • Power Sunroof
  • Wheels: 20" X 9.0" Forged/Painted Aluminum

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