2014 Chrysler 300 vs 2014 Nissan Maxima

2014 Chrysler 300

2014 Nissan Maxima

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4-Door Sedan 300 SRT8 Core RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
300 4-Door Sedan 300 SRT8 Core RWD	14	23	$43,588	$44,900
300 4-Door Sedan 300C AWD	18	27	$37,969	$39,895
300 4-Door Sedan 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition AWD	18	27	$42,109	$44,395
300 4-Door Sedan 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition RWD	19	30	$39,809	$41,895
300 4-Door Sedan 300C John Varvatos Luxury Edition AWD	18	27	$42,109	$44,395
300 4-Door Sedan 300C John Varvatos Luxury Edition RWD	19	30	$39,809	$41,895
300 4-Door Sedan 300C RWD	19	30	$35,699	$37,395
300 4-Door Sedan 300S AWD	18	27	$35,209	$36,895
300 4-Door Sedan 300S RWD	19	30	$32,909	$34,395
300 4-Door Sedan AWD	18	27	$32,449	$33,895
300 4-Door Sedan RWD	19	30	$30,149	$31,395
300 4-Door Sedan SRT8 RWD	14	23	$47,268	$48,900
300 4-Door Sedan Uptown Edition AWD	18	27	$32,449	$33,895
300 4-Door Sedan Uptown Edition RWD	19	30	$30,149	$31,395

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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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Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,588

$28,988

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,900

$31,290

Monthly Payment Estimate

$748 / month

$522 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Chrysler 300 is loaded with comfort and technology features, and it comes as either a near-luxury sedan, or an monstrously powerful muscle car.

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.

TCC Likes

Matured styling that's still a standout
Responsive eight-speed automatic
Smooth, fuel-efficient V-6

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

TCC Dislikes

Five-speed auto on HEMI models
Ersatz Bentley Continental look is gone
Dash plastics attract dust

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

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.3

95.8

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

56.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

36.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

43.8

Front Hip Room (in)

56.2

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

40.1

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

62.4

Length, Overall (in)

198.6

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

57.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

120.2

109.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

14.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45YR20

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TR9

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45YR20

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TR9

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3961

3556

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

470 @ 4300

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ESG

Displacement

6.4 L/392

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

470 @ 6000

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.59

2.37 - 0.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

5.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

Trans Order Code

DGJ

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.16

1.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler 300

Nissan Maxima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Emissions

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

10.6

8.2

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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