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.

In comparing 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, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency 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 $20,327 to $59,669 while a used 2023 Nissan Maxima is priced between $21,255 to $36,138. For a new model, the Dodge Charger's price is between $31,790 and $69,816, with the Nissan Maxima priced between $42,493 and $47,075.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Charger loses 44.1 percent of its value and the Nissan Maxima loses 54.2 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 10.2 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 8.0 out of 10 while the Nissan Maxima's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Large Cars and the Nissan Maxima being ranked 4 out of 7.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 7.7 out of 10. For the Nissan Maxima the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Charger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Maxima.

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.