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.
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.
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.
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The 2022 Toyota Avalon ends its run at the top of the large-sedan segment. |
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 2021 Lexus ES grabs some of the LS’ spotlight with its sleek shape and its sky-high hybrid economy. |
The 2021 Nissan Maxima slips into sporty territory with a handsome shape and good road manners, but the CVT saps its verve. |
The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is a compelling sedan with good features, but it's overshadowed by premium sedans that are even better. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $36,275 | $31,875 | $31,125 | $40,000 | $37,090 | $36,995 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 22 MPG City / 44 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 44 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars |
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| XLE FWD (SE) | Touring L RWD | SXT RWD | ES 350 FWD | SV 3.5L | SE FWD |
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| Front Wheel Drive | 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 |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2022 Toyota Avalon vs. 2021 Chrysler 300 | 2022 Toyota Avalon vs. 2021 Dodge Charger | 2022 Toyota Avalon vs. 2021 Lexus ES | 2022 Toyota Avalon vs. 2021 Nissan Maxima | 2022 Toyota Avalon vs. 2021 Volkswagen Arteon | |
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