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2020 Nissan Maxima
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2020 Nissan Maxima
MSRP $41,140 - $45,900
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2020 Hyundai Sonata
MSRP $26,999 - $38,599
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Mechanical
Engine
Premium Unleaded V-6
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
3.5 L/213
1.6 L/98 2.5 L/152
Fuel System
Sequential MPI
Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection
Horsepower
300 hp @ 6400 rpm
180 hp @ 5500 rpm 191 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
261 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
195 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 181 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Xtronic Continuously Variable (CVT) -inc: paddle shifters Xtronic Continuously Variable (CVT)
8-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: shift-by-wire button-type gear selectors and paddle shifters 8-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: shift-by-wire button-type gear selectors
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.6 L/100 km
8.6 - 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.9 L/100 km
6.4 - 6.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.9 - 11.6 L/100 km
6.4 - 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
68.1 L
60.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
988 - 1,001 mm
1,016 mm
Front Leg Room
1,143 mm
1,171 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,440 mm
1,471 mm
Rear Head Room
909 - 932 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
871 mm
884 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,415 mm
1,425 mm
Trunk Volume
405 L
453 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,776 mm
2,840 mm
Length, Overall
4,897 mm
4,900 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,859 mm
1,859 mm
Height, Overall
1,435 mm
1,445 mm
Min Ground Clearance
135 mm
135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,612 - 1,637 kg
1,527 - 1,530 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/40WR19 P245/45VR18
P235/45VR18 P245/40WR19 P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/40WR19 P245/45VR18
P235/45VR18 P245/40WR19 P215/55VR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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