Dodge vs. Nissan
When comparing the Dodge brand to the Nissan brand, Dodge has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity and retained value. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Dodge versus Nissan: Pricing and Value
Analyzing Dodge versus Nissan pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Dodge and Nissan in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Dodge also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Dodge, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Dodge the overall advantage over Nissan.
Dodge versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Dodge offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Dodge versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Dodge versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Nissan with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Nissan has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Nissan has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Dodge and Nissan tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Dodge shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Dodge has the better car ranking in 1 category: Charger in Best Large Cars. Nissan has better car rankings in 5 categories: Nissan Murano in Best 5-seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Crossover SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Dodge and Nissan each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Dodge ranks better with the Durango in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and the Durango in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.Nissan ranks better with the Maxima in Most Reliable Large Cars and the Armada in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.
Safest Car Rankings
Dodge has the better car ranking in 1 category: Charger in Safest Large Cars. Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Crossover SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Dodge has better car rankings in 6 categories: Dodge Durango in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Dodge Durango in 7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Dodge Durango in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Dodge Charger in Large Cars with Best Resale Value, Dodge Durango in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Dodge Durango in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Nissan has better car rankings in 4 categories: Nissan Rogue in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Nissan Maxima in Best Large Cars for the Money, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.
Available Body Styles
Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options
Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Nissan offers 15 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.
Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 11 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
$49,355 - $113,081
Cars
Dodge Charger
$32,303 - $73,104
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
$39,307 - $54,195
Cars
Nissan Maxima
$39,166 - $47,068
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Durango
Not Yet Available
Cars
Dodge Charger
$28,999 - $122,665
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
$37,114 - $54,057
Cars
Nissan Maxima
$33,258 - $45,522
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
41.9%
Cars
Dodge Charger
36.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
53%
Cars
Nissan Maxima
52.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Dodge Durango
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Cars
Dodge Charger
292 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
284 hp / 259 foot-lbs
Cars
Nissan Maxima
300 hp / 261 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Dodge Durango
Not Yet Available
Cars
Dodge Charger
19 / 30 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
Not Yet Available
Cars
Nissan Maxima
20 / 30 / 24
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
6000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.1 / 10
Cars
Dodge Charger
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
8.4 / 10
Cars
Nissan Maxima
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.6 / 10
Cars
Dodge Charger
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
8.5 / 10
Cars
Nissan Maxima
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
8.0 / 10
Cars
Dodge Charger
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
10 / 10
Cars
Nissan Maxima
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
7.7 / 10
Cars
Dodge Charger
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
6.8 / 10
Cars
Nissan Maxima
6.3 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#8 of 21 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
Cars
Dodge Charger
#2 of 8 in
Best Large Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#4 of 21 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
Cars
Nissan Maxima
#4 of 8 in
Best Large Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#6 of 30 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Cars
Dodge Charger
#6 of 8 in
Most Reliable Large Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#11 of 30 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Cars
Nissan Maxima
#3 of 8 in
Most Reliable Large Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#20 of 30 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Cars
Dodge Charger
#2 of 8 in
Safest Large Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#4 of 30 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Cars
Nissan Maxima
#4 of 8 in
Safest Large Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#4 of 21 in
7-Seater SUVs
Cars
Dodge Charger
#1 of 8 in
Large Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#21 of 21 in
7-Seater SUVs
Cars
Nissan Maxima
#6 of 8 in
Large Cars
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#10 of 16 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
Cars
Dodge Charger
#4 of 4 in
Best Large Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#5 of 16 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
Cars
Nissan Maxima
#3 of 4 in
Best Large Cars for the Money