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Chevrolet Impala vs. Nissan Maxima

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala and the Nissan Maxima.

In comparing the Chevrolet Impala's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Impala 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 Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Impala's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Maxima is a better car than the Chevrolet Impala.

Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Impala ranges from $15,994 to $26,933 while a used 2020 Nissan Maxima is priced between $17,780 to $29,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Impala loses 51.3 percent of its value and the Nissan Maxima loses 49.7 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Maxima retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Impala.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Impala is 8.6 out of 10 while the Nissan Maxima's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Impala being ranked 4 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Nissan Maxima being ranked 3 out of 8.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Impala is 8.5 out of 10. For the Nissan Maxima the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Maxima a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Impala.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Impala’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the Nissan Maxima base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Impala is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The Maxima is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. This gives the Nissan Maxima the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Impala. The Impala uses e85, regular unleaded, and the Maxima uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Chevrolet Impala has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Impala and the Nissan Maxima have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$31,620

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$37,104

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$29,995 - $59,900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$34,450

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$37,104

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$29,995 - $59,900

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$21,153

Price Range:

$15,994 - $26,933

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$26,935

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$21,153 - $34,168

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

123

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

75,125

# Good or Great Deals:

43

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$23,387

Price Range:

$17,780 - $29,998

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$26,935

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$21,153 - $34,168

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

238

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

63,797

# Good or Great Deals:

76

Chevrolet Impala Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.3 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

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 Chevrolet Impala

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

6.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

5.5 - 11

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

3.3%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Maxima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

6.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

5.5 - 11

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

23.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

2.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.1 - 4.3

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

2.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.1 - 4.3

Chevrolet Impala Rankings

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $30k

1 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $35k

1 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $40k

1 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $60k

1 / 3

Best Large Cars for Tall People

2 / 8

Most Comfortable Large Cars

2 / 8

Best Large Cars Under $35k

2 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars

3 / 8

Best Large Cars

4 / 8

Safest Large Cars

4 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 8

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 8

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

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Chevrolet Impala Trim Levels

LT, Premier

Nissan Maxima Trim Levels

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

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 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):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 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:

4 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:

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

305 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque:

264 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm

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

0.083 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

261 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

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

0.084 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

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


14 / 20 / 16

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 518 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

E85, Regular 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):


20 / 30 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

360 / 540 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

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

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

45.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.9 inches

Cargo Space:

18.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

105.0 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:

98.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3681 lbs

Width:

84.3 inches

Height:

58.9 inches

Length:

201.3 inches

Wheelbase:

111.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3559 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:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/50R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Red

Cajun Red Tintcoat

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

White

Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White

Gray

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Red

Carnelian Red Tintcoat

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Pearl White Tricoat

Gray

Gun Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

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