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Toyota Crown vs. Nissan Maxima

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

When we compare the Toyota Crown's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Crown has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and resale value. The Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Crown's and the Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2023 Toyota Crown ranges from $29,996 to $44,491 while a used 2023 Nissan Maxima is priced between $21,255 to $36,138. For a new model, the Toyota Crown's price is between $41,679 and $54,110, 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 Toyota Crown loses 43.6 percent of its value and the Nissan Maxima loses 54.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Crown retains 10.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Maxima.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Crown’s base engine makes 236 horsepower, and the Nissan Maxima base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Crown is rated to deliver an average of 41 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 595 miles. The Maxima is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. This gives the Toyota Crown the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan Maxima. The Crown uses regular unleaded, and the Maxima uses premium unleaded.

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

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Crown 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:

41679 - 54110

Starting MSRP:

39950

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

N/A

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

42493 - 47075

Starting MSRP:

38340

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

35622

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

34230 - 38340

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

36377

Price Range:

29996 - 44491

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

193

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

29300

# Good or Great Deals:

43

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

27340

Price Range:

21255 - 36138

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

30662

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

27340 - 33430

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

245

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

38771

# Good or Great Deals:

42

Toyota Crown Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.2 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Nissan Maxima Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Crown

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Maxima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

7.7

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

7.5 - 9.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.134



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.6965440949653312

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.0960732968046396

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.1 - 2.8

Toyota Crown Rankings

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 25

Hybrid Large Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 2

Hybrid Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 2

Most Affordable Hybrid Large Cars

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Large Cars for Tall People

2 / 2

Hybrid Large Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 2

Most Comfortable Hybrid Large Cars

2 / 2

Safest Hybrid Cars

4 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 25

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

14 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

14 / 15

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

17 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

20 / 25

Nissan Maxima Rankings

Most Comfortable Large Cars

1 / 7

Best Large Cars for Tall People

3 / 7

Safest Large Cars

3 / 7

Best Large Cars Under $40k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $40k

3 / 3

Best Large Cars

4 / 7

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 7

Most Reliable Large Cars

4 / 7

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 7

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

7 / 7

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Crown Trim Levels

Limited, Platinum, XLE

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:

2 years

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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

236 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.056 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:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


42 / 41 / 41

Range (city/hwy):

609 / 595 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

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

15.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

98.0 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:

4250 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

60.6 inches

Length:

196.1 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.8 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:

19.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

225/55R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Heavy Metal / Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Supersonic Red

White

Oxygen White

Blue

Not available

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Scarlet Ember Tintcoat

White

Pearl White TriCoat

Blue

Deep Blue Pearl

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Brown

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Brown

Cashmere

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