2021 Chrysler 300 vs 2020 Nissan Maxima

2021 Chrysler 300

#16 in Mid-Size Cars

2020 Nissan Maxima

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300S RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
300 300S RWD	19	30	$36,504	$37,745
300 Touring AWD	18	27	$32,892	$33,545
300 Touring L AWD	18	27	$32,892	$33,545
300 Touring L RWD	19	30	$30,281	$30,795
300 Touring RWD	19	30	$30,281	$30,795

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Platinum 3.5L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima Platinum 3.5L	20	30	$39,051	$41,840
Maxima S 3.5L	20	30	$32,162	$34,450
Maxima SL 3.5L	20	30	$36,254	$38,840
Maxima SR 3.5L	20	30	$38,874	$41,650
Maxima SV 3.5L	20	30	$34,213	$36,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,504

$39,051

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,745

$41,840

Monthly Payment Estimate

$629 / month

$697 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Whether the 2021 Chrysler 300 is old school or just old, it’s still pretty good.

The 2020 Nissan Maxima is a handsome, relatively sporty sedan in an era when fewer people than ever are interested in one.

TCC Likes

Still handsome
Available V-8 power
Comfortable front seats

Muscly V-6
Handsome looks
Driver-centric cabin

TCC Dislikes

Lackluster safety scores
Active safety tech = extra $$
Poorly shaped rear seats

Aging interior design and quality
Short on head and leg room
Small trunk for its size

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

53.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.3

96.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

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)

38.6

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

62.4

Length, Overall (in)

198.6

192.8

Height, Overall (in)

58.7

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)

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

P245/45VR20

P245/40WR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TVJ

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR20

P245/40WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TVJ

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)

4013

3676

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

19 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

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

264 @ 4800

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 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

DFW

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

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

7.6

7.5

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

2021 Chrysler 300

2021 Chrysler 300 arriving now; 2020s still on sale
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Rebates: Up to $4,500 off 2020s; $3,500 of 2021s
Finance: From 0% APR for 84 months

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2020 Nissan Maxima

2021 Maxima is here; 2020s still available
Rebates: Up to $3,500 cash back
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months + up to $2,000 bonus
Lease: From $299 per month for 36 months

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