2015 Audi A4 vs 2014 Nissan Maxima vs 2015 Volkswagen CC

2015 Audi A4

2014 Nissan Maxima

2015 Volkswagen CC

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4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium	22	31	$34,968	$37,600
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	31	$34,968	$37,600
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	31	$34,968	$37,600
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	24	32	$33,017	$35,500
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus	24	32	$33,017	$35,500
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Prestige	24	32	$33,017	$35,500
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium	22	32	$33,852	$36,400
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	32	$33,852	$36,400
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	32	$33,852	$36,400
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Premium Plus	17	26	$45,012	$48,400
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Prestige	17	26	$45,012	$48,400
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Premium Plus	18	28	$46,314	$49,800
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Prestige	18	28	$46,314	$49,800
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium	21	28	$39,432	$42,400
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium Plus	21	28	$39,432	$42,400
allroad 4-Door Wgn Prestige	21	28	$39,432	$42,400

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4-Door Sedan 3.5 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 S	19	26	$28,988	$31,290
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV	19	26	$31,845	$34,380
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV w/Premium Pkg	19	26	$31,845	$34,380
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV w/Sport Pkg	19	26	$31,845	$34,380

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4-Door Sedan DSG Executive

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG Executive	22	31	$36,524	$38,085
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG Executive PZEV	22	31	$36,524	$38,085
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG R-Line	22	31	$33,926	$35,375
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG R-Line PZEV	22	31	$33,926	$35,375
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG Sport	22	31	$32,697	$34,095
CC 4-Door Sedan DSG Sport PZEV	22	31	$32,697	$34,095
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual R-Line	21	32	$32,871	$34,275
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual R-Line PZEV	21	32	$32,871	$34,275
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport	21	32	$31,642	$32,995
CC 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport PZEV	21	32	$31,642	$32,995
CC 4-Door Sedan VR6 Executive 4Motion	17	25	$41,789	$43,575

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,968

$28,988

$36,524

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,600

$31,290

$38,085

Monthly Payment Estimate

$627 / month

$522 / month

$635 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Audi A4 and S4 sedans are tech-laden, trim, handsome alternatives to the other expected German cars, as well as one very good American one.

The 2014 Nissan Maxima isn't the enthusiast car it claims to be, but it is a more luxurious, more stylish option than many of its competitors.

The 2015 Volkswagen CC sacrifices some usability for style; it's a grown-up's compromise between a true two-door coupe and a stodgier sedan.

TCC Likes

Handling is sharp on sport models
Shift quality (except CVT)
Still an attractive design

Firm yet smooth ride
Snug, comfortable seats (Sport)
Stylish interior

Dramatic styling
Luxury-level interior trim
Quiet, smooth ride

TCC Dislikes

CVT is the weakest link
Rearview camera option on some models
Drive select can be skipped

Loaded, the price of a luxury-brand model
CVT detracts from sportiness
Tight rear headroom

Odd seating position in front
Limited rear headroom
All-wheel-drive VR6 model is pricey

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

19 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

26 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

55.1

54.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

37.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.8

93.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

56.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

34.6

37.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

43.8

41.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

36.4

36.6

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

185.1

190.6

189.1

Height, Overall (in)

56.2

57.8

55.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.1

62.4

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

109.3

106.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

62.4

61.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

4.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

14.2

13.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.1

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR17

P245/45VR18

P235/40HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

HM1

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR17

P245/45VR18

P235/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

HM1

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3693

3556

3369

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

130

140

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

261 @ 4400

207 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.5 L/213

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4450

290 @ 6400

200 @ 5100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.76

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

2.37 - 0.44

3.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

5.17

4.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.30

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.91

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

1.77

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.05

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

0.90

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A4

Nissan Maxima

Volkswagen CC

Body Style

quattro Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1 (Est)

8.2

7.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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