Nissan Maxima vs Dodge Charger Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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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
$38,599
1,138 listings nationwide

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2019 Dodge Charger
GT RWD
MSRP
$31,495
Invoice
$30,788
Average Price Paid
$29,843
1,577 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
$40,185
Good Price
$37,946
Great Price
$36,665
2019 Dodge Charger
GT RWD
Fair Price
$30,737
Good Price
$29,060
Great Price
$28,102

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2019 Nissan Maxima
Platinum FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$38,682
35 listings nationwide

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2019 Dodge Charger
GT RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$29,102
296 listings nationwide

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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
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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5
writes:
Front Seats Ranked 2019 Acura ILX FWD with Premium Package worse.
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Cargo Capacity Ranked 2019 Acura ILX FWD with Premium Package worse.
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2019 Dodge Charger
GT RWD
writes:
Scatpak 6.4 hemi blows standard 5.7 hemi away. No comparison.
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30
writes:
Reallly comfortable seats for traveling long distance and plenty of trunk space. Four doors and large back sea...
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10
writes:
Love the car, has heart and soul no German or foreign car has. Fun has returned to my daily driving.
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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
  • 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 W/Subwoofer
  • Blacktop Package
  • Brass Monkey Appearance Package
  • Driver Confidence Group
  • Navigation & Travel Group
  • Performance Handling Group
  • Plus Group
  • Stars & Stripes Edition
  • Technology Group
  • Power Sunroof
  • Wheels: 20" X 9.0" Forged/Painted Aluminum

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