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Dodge Charger vs. Nissan Maxima

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger and the Nissan Maxima.

When we compare the Dodge Charger's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Nissan Maxima.

Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Charger ranges from $26,249 to $87,245 while a used 2023 Nissan Maxima is priced between $27,992 to $42,119. For a new model, the Dodge Charger's price is between $29,335 and $68,956, 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 Dodge Charger loses 39.1 percent of its value and the Nissan Maxima loses 49.7 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 10.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Maxima.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.7 out of 10 while the Nissan Maxima's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Nissan Maxima being ranked 3 out of 8.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.1 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 Dodge Charger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Nissan Maxima base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 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 advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Charger the advantage in maximum range. The Charger uses regular unleaded, and the Maxima uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Dodge Charger has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Dodge Charger 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:

$29,335 - $68,956

Starting MSRP:

$34,230

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$35,372

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$33,545 - $38,340

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:

$43,971

Price Range:

$26,249 - $87,245

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$40,116

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$35,654 - $43,971

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

3,460

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

5,767

# Good or Great Deals:

412

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:

320

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

18,843

# Good or Great Deals:

102

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$13,664

Depreciation %:

39.9%

Resale Value $:

$20,566

Residual Value %:

60.1%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large Cars)

43.9%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Large Cars)

39.9% - 50.1%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$19,194

Depreciation %:

50.1%

Resale Value $:

$19,146

Residual Value %:

49.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large Cars)

43.9%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Large Cars)

39.9% - 50.1%

Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.1 / 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 Dodge Charger

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

8.8

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:

9%

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:

2.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.3 - 2.2

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

Dodge Charger Rankings

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 8

Best Large Cars for Towing

1 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 8

Most Affordable Large Cars

1 / 3

Best Large Cars Under $35k

1 / 3

Best Large Cars

2 / 8

Best Gas Mileage Large Cars

2 / 8

Safest Large Cars

2 / 8

Best Family Large Cars

2 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 8

Best Large Cars for the Money

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $30k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $35k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $40k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $60k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars

5 / 8

Best Large Cars for Tall People

5 / 8

Most Comfortable Large Cars

6 / 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

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Dodge Charger Trim Levels

Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, SXT, GT, Police, R/T

Nissan Maxima Trim Levels

3.5 Platinum, 3.5 SR, 3.5 SV

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:

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

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:

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

Torque:

260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

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

0.074 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:

3.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

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


19 / 30 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 555 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

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

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

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

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

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

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

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

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

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:

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:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Cargo Space:

16.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.7 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:

3940 lbs

Width:

82.7 inches

Height:

57.8 inches

Length:

198.4 inches

Wheelbase:

120 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.2 inches

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:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Pitch Black Clear Coat

Blue

B5 Blue Pearl Coat / Frostbite

Gray

Destroyer Grey Clear Coat / Granite Pearl Coat / Triple Nickel Clear Coat

Green

F8 Green / Sublime Metallic Clearcoat

Orange

Go Mango / Sinamon Stick

Purple

Plum Crazy Pearl Coat

Red

Octane Red Pearl Coat / TorRed Clear Coat

White

White Knuckle Clear Coat

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Deep Blue Pearl

Gray

Gun Metallic

Green

Not available

Orange

Not available

Purple

Not available

Red

Scarlet Ember Tintcoat

White

Pearl White TriCoat

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Brown

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Brown

Cashmere

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