2017 Chrysler 300 vs 2017 Nissan Maxima

2017 Chrysler 300

2017 Nissan Maxima

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300C AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
300 300C AWD	18	27	$39,590	$41,135
300 300C Platinum AWD	18	27	$43,436	$45,270
300 300C Platinum RWD	19	30	$41,111	$42,770
300 300C RWD	19	30	$37,265	$38,635
300 300S AWD	18	27	$36,838	$38,175
300 300S Alloy Edition AWD	18	27	$36,838	$38,175
300 300S Alloy Edition RWD	19	30	$34,513	$35,675
300 300S RWD	19	30	$34,513	$35,675
300 Limited AWD	18	27	$34,084	$34,840
300 Limited RWD	19	30	$31,734	$32,340

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Platinum 3.5L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima Platinum 3.5L	21	30	$37,652	$40,340
Maxima S 3.5L	21	30	$30,447	$32,610
Maxima SL 3.5L	21	30	$34,772	$37,250
Maxima SR 3.5L	21	30	$35,500	$38,030
Maxima SV 3.5L	21	30	$32,293	$34,590

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,590

$37,652

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,135

$40,340

Monthly Payment Estimate

$686 / month

$672 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With its big footprint, big shoulders, and big V-8 power, the 2017 Chrysler 300 is an aging but charming sedan.

The 2017 Nissan Maxima is the wild child of the Nissan bunch. It looks the part, but don't be fooled: after first blush it acts more like a near-luxury cruiser.

TCC Likes

Bold, American style
Gutsy V-8
Smooth, fuel-efficient V-6

Plush cabin
Available adjustable sport suspension
Firm, deep buckets

TCC Dislikes

No SRT performance models available
All-black cabins on most models can be somber
Dash plastics attract dust

...that doesn't sound all that great
Front-drive, CVT isn't a recipe for thrills
No alternative powertrain

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

53.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.3

96.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

35.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

55.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

Front Hip Room (in)

56.2

54.2

Second Leg Room (in)

40.1

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

62.4

Length, Overall (in)

198.6

192.8

Height, Overall (in)

59.2

56.5

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)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

14.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TPR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TPR

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4235

3608

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

150

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERB-1

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

292 @ 6350

300 @ 6400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

DFL

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

2.41 - 0.38

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

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

8.4

7.1

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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