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Cadillac ATS vs. Nissan Maxima

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac ATS and Nissan Maxima contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Cadillac ATS and the Nissan Maxima.

When we compare the Cadillac ATS's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, The Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Cadillac ATS and Nissan Maxima have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac ATS's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Maxima is a better car than the Cadillac ATS.

Pricing: A used 2018 Cadillac ATS ranges from $14,998 to $25,496 while a used 2018 Nissan Maxima is priced between $13,253 to $24,990.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac ATS’s base engine makes 272 horsepower, and the Nissan Maxima base engine makes 300 horsepower. Both the ATS and the Maxima are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 496 and 540 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Maxima has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Cadillac ATS has the advantage in the area of rear head room.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Maxima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$35,495

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$42,046

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$28,100 - $66,500

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$33,420

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$30,398

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$27,690 - $33,500

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,101

Price Range:

$14,998 - $25,496

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$26,145

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$18,855 - $53,876

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

72

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

62,455

# Good or Great Deals:

31

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,933

Price Range:

$13,253 - $24,990

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$20,070

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$16,669 - $24,192

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

181

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

79,433

# Good or Great Deals:

56

Cadillac ATS Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Nissan Maxima Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac ATS

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

5.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

2.1 - 8.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

8.9%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Maxima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

4.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

3.3 - 9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

23.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

1.4 - 14.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

2.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.5 - 5.3

Cadillac ATS Rankings

Not yet available

Nissan Maxima Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Large Cars

1 / 8

Best Family Large Cars

1 / 8

Best Large Cars for the Money

1 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars

2 / 8

Best Large Cars Under $40k

2 / 3

Best Large Cars

3 / 8

Safest Large Cars

3 / 8

Best Large Cars for Tall People

3 / 8

Most Comfortable Large Cars

3 / 8

Most Affordable Large Cars

3 / 3

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 8

Available Body Styles

Coupe, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Cadillac ATS Trim Levels

Not yet available

Nissan Maxima Trim Levels

3.5 S, 3.5 SL, 3.5 SR, 3.5 SV, Platinum

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

272 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

295 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.081 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

261 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.086 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 31 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 496 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 30 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

378 / 540 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.9 inches

Cargo Space:

10.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

91.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

45 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

14.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

98.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3373 lbs

Width:

71.1 inches

Height:

55.9 inches

Length:

182.8 inches

Wheelbase:

109.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3478 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

192.8 inches

Wheelbase:

109.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/45R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Raven / Stellar Black Metallic

Blue

Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic / Midnight Sky Metallic

Gray

Phantom Gray Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic

Red

Red Obsession Tintcoat

Silver

Radiant Silver Metallic / Silver Moonlight Metallic

White

Crystal White Tricoat

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Deep Blue Pearl

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Carnelian Red

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Pearl White

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents

Gray

Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Gray

Not available

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