2018 Nissan Altima vs 2018 Nissan Maxima vs 2018 Toyota Avalon

2018 Nissan Altima

2018 Nissan Maxima

2018 Toyota Avalon

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2.5 S Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2.5 S Sedan	27	38	$21,683	$23,260
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan	27	38	$27,124	$29,110
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan	26	37	$22,669	$24,320
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan	27	38	$24,148	$25,910
Altima 3.5 SL Sedan	22	32	$31,328	$33,630

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Platinum 3.5L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima Platinum 3.5L	21	30	$38,352	$41,090
Maxima S 3.5L	21	30	$31,202	$33,420
Maxima SL 3.5L	21	30	$35,322	$37,840
Maxima SR 3.5L	21	30	$36,106	$38,680
Maxima SV 3.5L	21	30	$33,067	$35,420

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Hybrid Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avalon Hybrid Limited	40	39	$38,520	$42,800
Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus	40	39	$33,751	$37,500
Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium	40	39	$35,056	$38,950
Avalon Limited	21	30	$37,171	$41,300
Avalon Touring	21	30	$34,111	$37,900
Avalon XLE	21	30	$30,151	$33,500
Avalon XLE Plus	21	30	$31,726	$35,250
Avalon XLE Premium	21	30	$33,032	$36,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,683

$38,352

$38,520

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,260

$41,090

$42,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$388 / month

$685 / month

$713 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Nissan Altima does almost nothing out of the ordinary.

The 2018 Nissan Maxima is a zippier alternative to more traditional full-size cars, but we stop short of calling it a real sports sedan.

The 2018 Toyota Avalon is a spacious full-size sedan that prioritizes comfort and safety above keeping up with the Joneses.

TCC Likes

Plush family-car ride
Newly standard safety tech
Shapely body still shapely

Daring styling
Comfortable interior
Superlative safety record

Surprising control and supple ride
Classic look
Standard leather

TCC Dislikes

Brandless interior
CVT-only
SR isn’t very sporty

Not exactly thrilling to drive
Less-than-refined powertrain
Styling not for everyone

Not very adventurous, is it?
Pricing may give some pause
In top trims, why not go for Lexus?

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

21 mpg

40 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

30 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.2

55.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

34.2

39.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

37.6

Second Hip Room (in)

52.1

53.5

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

56.7

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

35.8

37.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.9

96.9

102.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

111

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

72.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

5.3

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

191.9

192.8

195.3

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

56.5

57.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.4

14.3

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

12.6

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

12.1

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/60TR16

P245/45VR18

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60TR16

P245/45VR18

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3212

3608

3682

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

18 X 8.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

18 X 8.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

179 @ 6000

300 @ 6400

200 @ 5700

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

177 @ 4000

261 @ 4400

156 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.5 L/213

2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.77

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63 - 0.38

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.83

5.25

3.54

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Nissan Altima

Nissan Maxima

Toyota Avalon

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

5.6

7.0

4.4

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

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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