Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima
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Highlights
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$27,580
Starting MSRP
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$38,340
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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26 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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188 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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180 @ 3600
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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188 @ 6000
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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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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3.5 L/213
Displacement
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Displacement
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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CVT Transmission
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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26 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
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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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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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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P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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17 X 7.5 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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17 X 7.5 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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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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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P215/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire 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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Suspension
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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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Multi-Link
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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Strut
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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Steering
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N/A
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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
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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37 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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63 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
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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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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63 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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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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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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111 in
Wheelbase
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109 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg 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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193 in
Length, Overall
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193 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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101 ft³
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
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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N/A
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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N/A
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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16 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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3,281 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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N/A
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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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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Standard
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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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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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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120
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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N/A
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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Brakes
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12 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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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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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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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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12 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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Nissan Altima or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2026 Nissan Altima is more fuel efficient than the 2023 Nissan Maxima with 30 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Nissan Altima or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2026 Nissan Altima is cheaper than the 2023 Nissan Maxima with a $27,580 starting MSRP versus a $38,340 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Nissan Altima or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2026 Nissan Altima and the 2023 Nissan Maxima both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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