Honda Accord vs. Nissan Maxima
When comparing the Honda Accord's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Nissan Maxima.
Honda Accord vs. Nissan Maxima Pricing
A used 2024 Honda Accord ranges from $28,627 to $31,229 while a used 2023 Nissan Maxima is priced between $33,258 to $45,522. For a new model, the Honda Accord's price is between $28,891 and $31,460, with the Nissan Maxima priced between $39,166 and $47,068.
Honda Accord vs. Nissan Maxima Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Accord loses 39 percent of its value and the Nissan Maxima loses 52.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 13.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Maxima.
Honda Accord vs. Nissan Maxima Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Accord is 9.1 out of 10 while the Nissan Maxima's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Nissan Maxima being ranked 3 out of 8 Best Large Cars.
Honda Accord vs. Nissan Maxima Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord is 9.2 out of 10. For the Nissan Maxima the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Maxima.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Honda Accord’s base engine makes 192 horsepower, and the Nissan Maxima base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. The Maxima is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. This gives the Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan Maxima. The Accord uses regular unleaded, and the Maxima uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Honda Accord, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan Maxima, a large car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Accord and the Nissan Maxima have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Nissan Maxima has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
28891 - 31460
Used Asking Price:
28627 - 31229
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.389899
Pricing
New Asking Price:
39166 - 47068
Used Asking Price:
33258 - 45522
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.52091
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.093944 / 10
Reliability:
9.181833 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Maxima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.301809 / 10
Reliability:
8.605429 / 10
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Accord Rankings
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1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
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11 out of / 13Nissan Maxima Rankings
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1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
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3 out of / 8Ranking
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6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX, LX
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:
3 years / 36000 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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
192 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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:
1.5 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):
29 / 37 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
429 / 548 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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.7 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:
3239 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
195.7 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18