2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2021 Nissan Maxima

No matter which sedan from Nissan’s lineup that you choose— the 2021 Nissan Altima or the 2021 Nissan Maxima — you’ll drive away with a safe, performance-driven, and innovative vehicle. While they are two very different cars, you might be wondering which sedan is right for you? The Nissan experts at Maus Nissan North Tampa weigh in…

Altima Vs. Maxima: The Battle of Nissan Sedans

Both Nissan sedans have four doors and can seat up to five. The bottom line: The 2021 Nissan Altima has high safety scores and is Nissan’s best-selling vehicle, while the Nissan Maxima slips into sporty territory with a zippy CVT and streamlined exterior. Both vehicles come standard with 4WD, though you can upgrade to Intelligent All-Wheel drive with the Altima.

Both sedans have available SR trim that includes sport-tuned suspension and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Safety Features

Both Nissan Sedans come with a suite of technology called the Nissan Intelligent Safety Shield. These safety technologies monitor, respond and protect you and your passengers while you are out on the road. These features include:

• Standard Tire pressure monitoring system with easy-fill tire alert.
• Available Intelligent around view monitor
• Blindspot warning standard on Maxima, available on Altima
• Available Rear cross-traffic alert
• Standard Intelligent forward-collision warning
• Standard Automatic emergency braking

Let’s look a little closer at both vehicles!

2021 Nissan Altima

Hailed as Nissan’s best-selling car, the Altima focuses on efficiency and comes with a standard 4-cylinder engine with Nissan’s Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission. You’ll enjoy 270 HP and 39 MPG on the highway.

2021 Highlights:

• Nissan’s first I-AWD Sedan
• 2.5L 4-Cylinder or available 3.5L V6 engine
• Active Grille Shutters (4-cylinder trim only)
• Available Dual Zone Climate Control
• Available Sport Suspension on SR Trim

If price is the biggest factor in your decision, the Altima has been the number one choice for the budget-conscious driver for decades. Starting at 24, 350 MSRP, and the top-of-the-line Platinum AWD at 32,390 MSRP, you will have an efficient dependable vehicle to drive!

2021 Nissan Maxima

As the more muscular and luxurious sedan in the pair, the Maxima focuses on performance and its premium interior. It is powered by a 300hp VQ V6 and comes equipped with a Sport Mode Selector for a more custom driving experience. If performance is your first choice, then the Maxima should be your first choice.

2021 Highlights:

• 300 Horsepower 3.5L V6 engine
• NissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
• Available Premium Ascot leather-appointed seats
• Available Climate-Controlled Front Seats (Heated and Cooled)

Nissan Altima Vs. Maxima: Bottom Line

The 2021 Altima is Nissan’s modern vision of a sedan made real with innovative manufacturing techniques and tech that comes together in an amazing stylish package. If you want a dependable, spacious, and efficient sedan the Nissan Altima is a great choice! Believe it or not, more than 300,000 people got behind the wheel of a Nissan Altima in 2016. Get ready to join them in 2021!

Packed with performance, Nissan’s sporty Maxima sedan challenges all conventional notions of what a 4 door sedan should be. Equipped with a striking aerodynamic exterior, 300hp, performance-tuned suspension, and a luxurious cabin, the Maxima isn’t just a sedan. It’s a 4 door sports car. Ready to get your heart racing? Try out Sport Mode. You won’t regret it!

Either way, once you drive a Nissan Sedan, you won’t want to drive anything else!

Test Drive the Nissan Altima or Nissan Maxima Today

Ready to give Nissan’s best-selling vehicle a test-drive? Give us a call at (813) 800-6287 or come out and peruse our inventory of Nissan Altima’s at Maus Nissan North Tampa! If a sporty ride is more your speed, come out and test drive the performance-driven Nissan Maxima today! Either way, you’ll discover the Nissan difference!

Come visit us at Maus North Tampa on Florida Ave! Our friendly sales and financing staff is ready to help you drive away with a new Nissan today!