The full-size sedan ranks seem to dwindle annually, but what’s left is a lineup of good choices.
If you’re looking at the Avalon, its Lexus ES cousin might not be that much more expensive.
Look to the Nissan Maxima if a sporty full-sizer is on your list, but even it’s not going to challenge BMW on a curvy road.
The Chrysler 300 and related Dodge Charger are natural athletes with good features and strong power, though their designs are showing their age against rivals with better interior space.The Kia Cadenza is a must-see for its upscale feel and exceptional ride quality.
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 2021 Toyota Avalon#3 in Mid-Size Cars Get Your Price |  2021 Chrysler 300#15 in Mid-Size Cars |  2021 Dodge Charger#3 in Large Cars |  2020 Kia Cadenza#2 in Large Cars Get Your Price |  2020 Lexus ES#2 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars Get Your Price |  2020 Nissan Maxima#7 in Mid-Size Cars Get Your Price |
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The 2021 Toyota Avalon lives its best life as a luxury-car companion. |
Whether the 2021 Chrysler 300 is old school or just old, it’s still pretty good. |
The 2021 Dodge Charger is a retro sedan with silly performance potential. Speed doesn’t go out of style. |
The 2020 Kia Cadenza is visually sharpened and features an improved infotainment system and options list. |
The 2020 Lexus ES charts a sportier, sharper course than before, and it succeeds. |
The 2020 Nissan Maxima is a handsome, relatively sporty sedan in an era when fewer people than ever are interested in one. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $35,875 | $30,445 | $29,995 | $37,850 | $39,900 | $34,450 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 21 MPG City / 44 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 44 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| XLE AWD (Natl) | Touring L RWD | SXT RWD | Technology Sedan | ES 350 FWD | S 3.5L |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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| 2021 Toyota Avalon vs. 2021 Chrysler 300 | 2021 Toyota Avalon vs. 2021 Dodge Charger | 2021 Toyota Avalon vs. 2020 Kia Cadenza | 2021 Toyota Avalon vs. 2020 Lexus ES | 2021 Toyota Avalon vs. 2020 Nissan Maxima | |
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