2016 Nissan Maxima vs. 2016 Toyota Avalon
2016 Nissan Maxima 2016 Toyota Avalon
$32,410 MSRP (Base Model) TBD
3.5-liter V-6 Engine 3.5-liter V-6
300 hp Horsepower 268 hp
5 Seating Capacity 5

2016 Nissan Maxima vs. 2016 Toyota Avalon

2016 Nissan Maximan interior features

As new car models start to roll of the line, performance driven drivers who also need the seating capacity of a four-door sedan are really only interested in a few. The Nissan Maxima and Toyota Avalon have been dominating their respective segment for many years and both vehicles have a lot to offer consumers. With the new 2016 models starting to arrive at dealerships across the country, now is the perfect time to offer a side-by-side comparison between the two popular sedans.

As this 2016 Nissan Maxima vs. 2016 Toyota Avalon comparison shows, the most noticeable difference between these two sedans is in their power and performance. While both the Maxima and Avalon do offer a Sport mode, the Nissan Maxima’s higher horsepower rating gives it a clear advantage in performance and driving dynamics over the Toyota Avalon. The Maxima’s all-new Xtronic CVT transmission has been re-engineered and features a wider gear ratio, an adaptive shift controller and dynamic step shifting which also helps give it an advantage over the new Toyota Avalon.

2016 Nissan Maxima in Bozeman, MT

Drivers searching for a new sport sedan that also offers a luxurious interior that is loaded with high-tech features and comfort options will be pleased to learn that the offerings of both the Maxima and Avalon are at the top of their segment. One feature that comes standard in the new Maxima is a navigation system, drivers who wish to have navigation in their Avalon must spring for the upper trim levels which cost thousands more.

The 2016 Nissan Maxima is the overall winner in this comparison for many reasons, but it’s power, performance and handling and incredible driving dynamics give it a clear advantage over the 2016 Toyota Avalon. Drivers interested in the new Nissan Maxima in Bozeman, Three Forks, Big Sky, Livingston, Billings and Butte, MT can contact Billion Nissan to schedule a test drive or to learn more about the 2016 Maxima.