2014 Dodge Charger vs 2014 Nissan Maxima

2014 Dodge Charger

2014 Nissan Maxima

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4-Door Sedan RT 100th Anniversary RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT 100th Anniversary RWD	15	25	$29,370	$30,695
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT AWD	15	23	$31,854	$33,395
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Max AWD	15	23	$31,854	$33,395
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Max RWD	15	25	$29,370	$30,695
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Plus AWD	15	23	$31,854	$33,395
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Plus RWD	15	25	$29,370	$30,695
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT RWD	15	25	$29,370	$30,695
Charger 4-Door Sedan Road/Track RWD	15	25	$29,370	$30,695
Charger 4-Door Sedan SE RWD	18	27	$25,966	$26,995
Charger 4-Door Sedan SRT8 RWD	14	23	$44,770	$46,385
Charger 4-Door Sedan SRT8 Super Bee RWD	14	23	$42,010	$43,385
Charger 4-Door Sedan SXT 100th Anniversary RWD	19	31	$28,450	$29,695
Charger 4-Door Sedan SXT AWD	18	27	$30,750	$32,195
Charger 4-Door Sedan SXT Plus AWD	18	27	$30,750	$32,195
Charger 4-Door Sedan SXT Plus RWD	19	31	$28,450	$29,695
Charger 4-Door Sedan SXT RWD	19	31	$28,450	$29,695

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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

$29,370

$28,988

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,695

$31,290

Monthly Payment Estimate

$512 / month

$522 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Dodge Charger's interior may surprise luxury car shoppers, but it'll definitely delight the blue collar crowd.

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

Thrilling V-8 powertrains
Well-coordinated interiors
Coke-bottle body

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

TCC Dislikes

Thirsty V-8 models
V-8 models don't ride as well
AWD versions don't steer as well

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

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.7

95.8

Front Hip Room (in)

56.2

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

40.1

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

38.5

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

53.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

56.3

Second Head Room (in)

36.6

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

43.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

120.2

109.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

199.9

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

57.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.5

14.2

Brakes

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

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR20

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TVJ

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR20

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TVJ

Spare Tire Order Code

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)

4253

3556

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

130

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-8

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

395 @ 4200

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

EZH

Displacement

5.7 L/345

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

370 @ 5250

290 @ 6400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

DGJ

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.16

1.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.59

2.37 - 0.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Type

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Charger

Nissan Maxima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

10.0

8.2

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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