The 2017 Nissan Maxima may compete more directly with the car across the lot: the V-6-equipped Nissan Altima.
Nearly identical in size, both are different takes on the same idea.
The Maxima is clearly the aggressor, for better or worse, and the Altima is a little more practical.
The Lincoln MKZ has a luxury badge and a more refined look than the Maxima—in addition to available all-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain.
Among luxury competitors such as the Acura TLX and Volvo S60, the Maxima's shape is less obtuse, although those cars may handle better on the road or carry passengers in better interior packages.
The Volkswagen Passat, when equipped with a V-6, can rival the Maxima in interior comfort.
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The 2017 Nissan Maxima is the wild child of the Nissan bunch. It looks the part, but don't be fooled: after first blush it acts more like a near-luxury cruiser. |
The 2017 Acura TLX is a near-luxury competitor in a luxury field crowded with very good (and very pricey) cars with European badges on them. |
With available 400-hp, all-wheel-drive performance, plus a new face and more features, the 2017 MKZ could be an advance team for a different sort of Lincoln. |
The 2017 Nissan Altima remains a fine mainstream choice, but rivals with newer designs offer far more technology. |
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is a conservative pick in the mid-size pack with generous interior space. |
The 2017 Volvo V60 wagon is practical and spacious, with some of the best seats in the business. Trust us—no really, trust us—this is just as capable as an SUV. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $32,610 | $32,000 | $35,170 | $22,500 | $22,440 | $33,950 |
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| 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy |
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| Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars |
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| S 3.5L *Ltd Avail* | FWD | Hybrid Premiere FWD | 2.5 Sedan | 1.8T S Automatic | T5 FWD Dynamic |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
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| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
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| CVT w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2017 Acura TLX | 2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2017 Lincoln MKZ | 2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2017 Nissan Altima | 2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2017 Volvo S60 | |
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