2019 Chrysler 300 vs 2019 Nissan Maxima

2019 Chrysler 300

#6 in Large Cars

2019 Nissan Maxima

#13 in Mid-Size Cars

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RWD Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD Touring	19	30	$28,867	$29,220
RWD Touring L	19	30	$28,867	$29,220
AWD Touring	18	27	$31,217	$31,720
AWD Touring L	18	27	$31,217	$31,720
RWD 300S	19	30	$35,248	$36,395
RWD Limited	19	30	$36,967	$38,245
AWD 300S	18	27	$37,573	$38,895
AWD Limited	18	27	$39,292	$40,745
RWD 300C	16	25	$40,177	$41,695

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3.5L S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3.5L S	20	30	$31,695	$33,950
3.5L SV	20	30	$33,569	$35,960
3.5L SL	20	30	$35,881	$38,440
3.5L SR	20	30	$36,898	$39,530
3.5L Platinum	20	30	$38,677	$41,440

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,867

$31,695

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,220

$33,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$487 / month

$566 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If it’s a certain retro appeal you’re after in a four-door sedan, few vehicles can compete with the moderately priced 2019 Chrysler 300.

The 2019 Nissan Maxima is a break from the familiar mid-size four-door sedans.

TCC Likes

Love American style? Look here
Throbby V-8
No-fuss V-6

Sharp looks
Relatively quick, compared to other sedans
Driver-first layout

TCC Dislikes

Hellcat power absent
Somber base cabin
Slim rear-seat leg room

Cramped rear seat
Small-ish trunk
Still a CVT

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

40.1

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

53.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.3

98.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

36.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

55.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

Front Hip Room (in)

56.2

54.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

62.4

Length, Overall (in)

198.6

192.8

Height, Overall (in)

58.5

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

120.2

109.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

14.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TVW

Front Tire Size

P215/65TR17

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TVW

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/65TR17

P245/45VR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4013

3552

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

292 @ 6350

300 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERB-A

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFT

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear 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)

2.62

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler 300

Nissan Maxima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.6

7.4

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

2019 Chrysler 300

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2019 Nissan Maxima

2019 Maxima is here; 2018s still available
Rebates: $2,000 cash back
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months + up to $2,250 bonus
Lease: From $279 per month for 36 months

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