2021 Nissan Maxima vs 2022 Toyota Avalon

2021 Nissan Maxima

2022 Toyota Avalon

#6 in Mid-Size Cars

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Platinum 3.5L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima Platinum 3.5L	20	30	$39,497	$42,320
Maxima SR 3.5L	20	30	$39,433	$42,250
Maxima SV 3.5L	20	30	$34,623	$37,090

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Hybrid Limited FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avalon Hybrid Limited FWD	43	43	$39,736	$44,150
Avalon Hybrid XLE FWD	43	44	$34,066	$37,850
Avalon Hybrid XSE Nightshade FWD	43	43	$37,081	$41,200
Avalon Limited FWD	22	31	$38,813	$43,125
Avalon Touring FWD	22	31	$39,173	$43,525
Avalon XLE FWD	22	32	$33,142	$36,825

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,497

$39,736

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,320

$44,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$705 / month

$736 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Nissan Maxima slips into sporty territory with a handsome shape and good road manners, but the CVT saps its verve.

The 2022 Toyota Avalon ends its run at the top of the large-sedan segment.

TCC Likes

Muscly V-6
Handsome looks
Driver-centric cabin

Stylish shape
A highway cruiser of the first order
Big back seat

TCC Dislikes

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

Last year of production
Mediocre gas mileage (non-hybrids)
Limited Hybrid’s Lexus-like price

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

43 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

43 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.4

102.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.2

55.8

Second Leg Room (in)

34.2

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

35.8

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

57.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

63.6

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

113

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

62.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

192.8

195.9

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

16.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

11.1

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3676

3695

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

261 @ 4400

163 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/213

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6400

215 @ 5700

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.77

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Nissan Maxima

Toyota Avalon

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

7.3

4.1

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 Nissan Maxima

2021 Maxima is stocked in small numbers; 2022s coming soon
Lease: From $339 per month for 36 months
Rebates: No special offers, which is unusual
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months

2022 Toyota Avalon

2022 Avalon is available now
Lease: From $630/mo. (est.)
Rebate: No cash rebates
Finance: Up to $1,000 finance cash

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