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Chrysler 200 vs. Nissan Altima

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler 200 and Nissan Altima 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 Chrysler 200 and the Nissan Altima.

When we compare the Chrysler 200's and the Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 200 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Nissan Altima has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler 200's and the Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Altima is a better car than the Chrysler 200.

Pricing: A used 2017 Chrysler 200 ranges from $9,795 to $18,895 while a used 2017 Nissan Altima is priced between $8,494 to $17,998.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler 200’s base engine makes 184 horsepower, and the Nissan Altima base engine makes 182 horsepower. The 200 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. The Altima is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 702 miles. This gives the Nissan Altima the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chrysler 200. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Altima has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and front leg room. The Chrysler 200 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

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

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Chrysler 200
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,115

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$23,324

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$21,600 - $34,475

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$23,324

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$21,600 - $34,475

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$14,477

Price Range:

$9,795 - $18,895

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$15,115

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$12,804 - $18,940

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

60

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

90,675

# Good or Great Deals:

22

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$13,236

Price Range:

$8,494 - $17,998

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$15,115

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$12,804 - $18,940

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

704

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

102,072

# Good or Great Deals:

216

Chrysler 200 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Nissan Altima Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.3 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler 200

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2.5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

3.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

2.3 - 6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

6.2%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Altima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

3.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

2.3 - 6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

13.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 6.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 6.9

Chrysler 200 Rankings

Not yet available

Nissan Altima Rankings

Best Family Midsize Cars

2 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

3 / 6

Safest Midsize Cars

4 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

4 / 6

Best Midsize Cars

5 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

5 / 13

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

5 / 9

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

7 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 13

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Chrysler 200 Trim Levels

C, C Platinum, Limited, Limited Platinum, LX, S, S Alloy Edition, Touring

Nissan Altima Trim Levels

2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL, 2.5 SR, 2.5 SV, 3.5 SL, 3.5 SR

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 100000 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:

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:

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

184 hp @ 6250 rpm

Torque:

173 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm

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

0.053 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

182 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

180 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.057 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

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


23 / 36 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

363 / 569 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

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


27 / 39 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

486 / 702 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Bluetooth:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

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

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

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

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

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 Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

101.4 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

45 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

15.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

101.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3473 lbs

Width:

73.6 inches

Height:

58.7 inches

Length:

192.3 inches

Wheelbase:

108 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3197 lbs

Width:

72 inches

Height:

57.8 inches

Length:

191.9 inches

Wheelbase:

109.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/55R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/60R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Pitch Black

Blue

Vivid Blue Pearl Coat

Gray

Granite / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat

Red

Octane Red

Silver

Billet

White

White Knuckle

Brown

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Storm Blue

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Cayenne Red / Scarlet Ember

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Glacier White / Pearl White

Brown

Java Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Black/Linen

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Gray

Not available

Beige

Beige

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