Chevrolet Impala vs. Nissan Maxima
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Highlights
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$31,620
Starting MSRP
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$38,340
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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305 hp
Horsepower
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300 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.6L/217
Displacement
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3.5 L/213
Displacement
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Displacement
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305 @ 6800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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300 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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264 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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261 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P235/50R18
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P235/50R18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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T125/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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105 ft³
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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46 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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112 in
Wheelbase
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109 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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201 in
Length, Overall
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193 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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59 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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19 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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3,787 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,609 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Brake Assist
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Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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512
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12.6 x 1.2 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.4 x 0.9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2023 Nissan Maxima is more reliable than the 2020 Chevrolet Impala according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2023 Maxima versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2020 Impala.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2023 Nissan Maxima is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Chevrolet Impala with 24 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala is cheaper than the 2023 Nissan Maxima with a $31,620 starting MSRP versus a $38,340 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala and the 2023 Nissan Maxima both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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