Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Camry

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Maxima and Toyota Camry 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 Nissan Maxima and the Toyota Camry.

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

Pricing: A used 2023 Nissan Maxima ranges from $21,255 to $36,138 while a used 2023 Toyota Camry is priced between $21,500 to $32,982. For a new model, the Nissan Maxima's price is between $42,493 and $47,075, with the Toyota Camry priced between $28,157 and $40,698.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Maxima loses 54.2 percent of its value and the Toyota Camry loses 35.5 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 18.8 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 Nissan Maxima is 7.7 out of 10 while the Toyota Camry's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Maxima being ranked 4 out of 7 Best Large Cars and the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Maxima is 7.5 out of 10. For the Toyota Camry the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Maxima.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Maxima’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry base engine makes 203 horsepower. The Maxima is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 616 miles. This gives the Toyota Camry the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan Maxima. The Maxima uses premium unleaded, and the Camry uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Camry, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan Maxima, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room. The Nissan Maxima and Toyota Camry are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Nissan Maxima and the Toyota Camry have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.