Cadillac CT4-V vs. Nissan Maxima
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CT4-V 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 CT4-V and the Nissan Maxima.
When comparing the Cadillac CT4-V's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CT4-V has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CT4-V's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CT4-V is a better car than the Nissan Maxima.
Pricing: A used 2023 Cadillac CT4-V ranges from $43,783 to $70,831 while a used 2023 Nissan Maxima is priced between $27,992 to $42,119. For a new model, the Cadillac CT4-V's price is between $58,260 and $90,245, with the Nissan Maxima priced between $37,077 and $46,938.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac CT4-V loses 47.5 percent of its value and the Nissan Maxima loses 49.7 percent of its value. This means the Cadillac CT4-V retains 2.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Maxima.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac CT4-V’s base engine makes 325 horsepower, and the Nissan Maxima base engine makes 300 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac CT4-V, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Nissan Maxima, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Maxima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$58,260 - $90,245
Starting MSRP:
$46,595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$47,644
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$31,300 - $78,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$37,077 - $46,938
Starting MSRP:
$38,340
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$35,372
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$33,545 - $38,340
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$59,292
Price Range:
$43,783 - $70,831
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$48,059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$30,915 - $87,540
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
44
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
14,140
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,654
Price Range:
$27,992 - $42,119
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$40,116
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$35,654 - $43,971
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
480
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
35,555
# Good or Great Deals:
117
Cadillac CT4-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
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 CT4-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7.1 - 13.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Maxima
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
9.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
8.8 - 9.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
23.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1 - 18.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.3 - 2.2
Cadillac CT4-V Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
16 out of / 36Ranking
16 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 36Nissan Maxima Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 3Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac CT4-V Trim Levels
Base, Blackwing
Nissan Maxima Trim Levels
3.5 Platinum, 3.5 SR, 3.5 SV
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
325 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
380 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.090 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
261 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.083 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
20 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
10.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 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:
98.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3616 lbs
Width:
77.7 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
187.2 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3608 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
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 / Maverick Noir Frost
Blue
Electric Blue / Midnight Steel Metallic / Wave Metallic
Orange
Blaze Orange Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic / Rift Metallic
White
Summit White
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Deep Blue Pearl
Orange
Not available
Red
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White TriCoat
Gray
Gun Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Sangria w/Jet Black Accents
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Cashmere
