Chrysler vs. Nissan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Chrysler and Nissan contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Chrysler and Nissan cars.

When comparing the Chrysler brand to the Nissan brand, Chrysler has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing and horsepower. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Chrysler versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chrysler versus Nissan pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Chrysler and Nissan in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Chrysler also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 9 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Chrysler and Nissan models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Chrysler, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Chrysler the overall advantage over Nissan.

Chrysler versus Nissan: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Chrysler vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 9 model comparisons, with Nissan offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 7 comparisons. Chrysler vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Chrysler and Nissan vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons.

Chrysler versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Chrysler versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Nissan with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Nissan has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Nissan has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Chrysler and Nissan tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Nissan shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Nissan has the better car ranking in 1 category: Maxima in Best Large Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Nissan has the better car ranking in 1 category: Maxima in Most Reliable Large Cars.

Safest Car Rankings: Nissan has the better car ranking in 1 category: Maxima in Safest Large Cars.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Nissan has the better car ranking in 1 category: Maxima in Best Large Cars for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Chrysler offers 1 sedan and 3 minivans. In comparison, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Chrysler offers 3 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Chrysler offers 2 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.