The Nissan Maxima doesn't have a premium brand name attached to it, but it has all the attributes that make it a rival for vehicles like the Lincoln MKZ—save for available all-wheel-drive and hybrid models, which the Lincoln offers, along with an arguably more refined look.
The Volvo S60 has high-efficiency powertrains and a sleek shape to its credit, while the Acura TLX has balanced handling and a spacious interior among its highlights.
The Maxima's logical rival might also be the Nissan Altima sedan; the two cars share drivetrains and other running gear, and the Altima's a handsome car, too, if not quite as grabby as the Maxima.
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The 2016 Nissan Maxima locks in an arresting shape and charming front-drive road manners, in its quest to distance itself from the Altima. |
The 2016 Acura TLX is light on luxury feel, but it has great interior space, lots of technology, and in its base version, supremely enjoyable performance and handling. |
The 2016 Lincoln MKZ is missing some heritage, but this luxury sedan is no longer missing the sportier new direction that could do this brand some good. |
A new SR model brings some driving fun back to the 2016 Nissan Altima, while preserving its mainstream family-sedan appeal. |
Already appealing for its good looks and outstanding safety ratings, the 2016 Volvo S60 grows in interesting ways with the long-wheelbase Inscription and Cross Country soft off-roader. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $32,510 | $31,695 | $35,190 | $22,500 | $34,150 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 22 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan 3.5 S | 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 | 4-Door Sedan T5 Drive-E FWD |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| CVT w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2016 Nissan Maxima vs. 2016 Acura TLX | 2016 Nissan Maxima vs. 2016 Lincoln MKZ | 2016 Nissan Maxima vs. 2016 Nissan Altima | 2016 Nissan Maxima vs. 2016 Volvo S60 | |
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