2018 Chevrolet Impala vs 2018 Nissan Maxima

2018 Chevrolet Impala

2018 Nissan Maxima

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4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Impala 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	22	30	$26,779	$27,895
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	22	30	$29,203	$30,420
Impala 4-Door Sedan Premier w/2LZ	19	28	$35,155	$36,620

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Platinum 3.5L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima Platinum 3.5L	21	30	$38,352	$41,090
Maxima S 3.5L	21	30	$31,202	$33,420
Maxima SL 3.5L	21	30	$35,322	$37,840
Maxima SR 3.5L	21	30	$36,106	$38,680
Maxima SV 3.5L	21	30	$33,067	$35,420

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,779

$38,352

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,895

$41,090

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$685 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Chevrolet Impala adds better base equipment this year for good value among full-sizers.

The 2018 Nissan Maxima is a zippier alternative to more traditional full-size cars, but we stop short of calling it a real sports sedan.

TCC Likes

Sharp exterior
Better base infotainment
Quality ride

Daring styling
Comfortable interior
Superlative safety record

TCC Dislikes

No hybrid powertrain
Interior is too busy
Back seat head room may bother some

Not exactly thrilling to drive
Less-than-refined powertrain
Styling not for everyone

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.40

35.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.90

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

45.80

Front Hip Room (in)

54.90

54.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105

96.9

Second Leg Room (in)

39.80

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.90

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

54.10

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.90

56.7

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

201.30

192.8

Height, Overall (in)

58.90

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.00

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.70

109.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.00

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.20

62.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.8

14.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

12.1

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.2

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.73

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/50R18

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

T125/70R17

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QGK

Spare Tire Order Code

QCL

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R18

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

QGK

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

3608

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

18 X 8.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Displacement

2.5L/150

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

197 @ 6300

300 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas I4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

191 @ 4400

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LCV

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

MHG

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

5.25

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

2.41 - 0.38

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Impala

Nissan Maxima

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.1

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Emissions

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

7.1

7.0

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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