2020 Honda Accord vs 2020 Nissan Maxima

2020 Honda Accord

#1 in Large Cars

2020 Nissan Maxima

#7 in Mid-Size Cars

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EX Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accord Hybrid EX Sedan	48	47	$27,137	$29,670
Accord Hybrid EX-L Sedan	48	47	$29,417	$32,170
Accord Hybrid Sedan	48	47	$23,671	$25,870
Accord Hybrid Touring Sedan	48	47	$32,399	$35,440
Accord Sedan EX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$25,677	$28,070
Accord Sedan EX-L 1.5T CVT	30	38	$27,957	$30,570
Accord Sedan EX-L 2.0T Automatic	23	34	$29,782	$32,570
Accord Sedan LX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$22,211	$24,270
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T CVT	29	35	$24,683	$26,980
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T Manual	26	35	$24,683	$26,980
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$28,815	$31,510
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Manual	22	32	$28,815	$31,510
Accord Sedan Touring 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$33,275	$36,400

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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

$27,137

$39,051

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,670

$41,840

Monthly Payment Estimate

$495 / month

$697 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Honda Accord is one of the best sedans available, a must-drive for any shopper.

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

TCC Likes

Good value
Good looks
Good fuel economy

Muscly V-6
Handsome looks
Driver-centric cabin

TCC Dislikes

Base touchscreen lacking
19-inch wheels can spoil the ride
Some turbo lag

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

Fuel Economy

City

48 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

47 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

54.2

Second Leg Room (in)

40.4

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.5

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

35.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.7

96.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.3

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

192.2

192.8

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

109.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.7

14.3

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P245/40WR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P245/40WR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3373

3676

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

212 @ 6200

300 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 3500

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

5.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

8.40

1.77

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.45 - 2.45

2.41 - 0.38

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Honda Accord Hybrid

Nissan Maxima

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

3.8

7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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

2020 Honda Accord

2020 Accord is here
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Finance: From 1.9% APR

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2020 Nissan Maxima

2020 Maxima includes new standard features
Rebates: Up to $3,500 cash back
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months + $1,000 bonus
Lease: From $329 per month for 36 months

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