Differences Between 2019 Nissan Maxima & 2019 Nissan Altima

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Nissan boasts one of today’s most intriguing sedan lineups. Many people will ultimately be deciding between the 2019 Nissan Maxima and the 2019 Nissan Altima. Both of these cars bring a lot of great qualities to the table. They're stylish, fun to drive, and loaded with exciting features. Let’s take a closer look at how they compare.

Performance

Under the hood of the 2019 Nissan Maxima sits a legendary 3.5-liter, V6 engine. A high-flow induction system helps it to develop an entertaining 300 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque. With the ability to return up to 30 mpg, the Maxima is definitely an efficient performance sedan. However, an all-new four-cylinder engine enables the 2019 Nissan Altima to save you even more money at the pump. It’s rated to return up to 39 mpg. Nissan also offers the Altima with a new VC-Turbo four-cylinder engine, which develops 248 horsepower. The extra power enables the Altima to accelerate almost as quickly as the Maxima. While all versions of the Maxima feature front-wheel drive, an intelligent AWD system is now optional on the redesigned Altima.

Interior

Whether you choose the 2019 Nissan Maxima or the 2019 Nissan Altima, you can look forward to experiencing a great deal of comfort on the road. A spacious interior enables your family to stretch out. Both sedans come standard with Nissan’s ultra-supportive Zero Gravity front seats. They are specially engineered to keep your body in the most relaxed position. However, only the Nissan Maxima offers cooled seats with diamond-quilted leather inserts. There’s a lot of exciting technology inside these sedans. Like the Maxima, the Altima now comes standard with an 8.0-inch NissanConnect touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone support. You also have access to a powerful Bose premium sound system.

Safety

Nissan takes the safety of you and your family very seriously. Great impact protection makes the 2019 Nissan Maxima and the 2019 Nissan Altima especially rewarding. They were both chosen as a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS. Nothing beats being able to ride with an extra peace of mind. A number of valuable safety technologies are available as well. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with automatic emergency braking comes standard throughout the lineup. Featuring a total of four cameras, Nissan’s available Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection gives you the optimum visibility in tight spots. You also have access to driver-assist technologies like blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Meanwhile, Intelligent Driver Alertness and Traffic Sign Recognition are available exclusively on the new Altima.

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Like so many other car shoppers, you may have a hard time choosing between the 2019 Nissan Maxima and the 2019 Nissan Altima. To experience a real-world comparison, stop by your local Jeff Wyler Nissan dealership to take both models for a test drive.