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2021 Dodge Charger
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$29,995
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8.1
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2020 Nissan Maxima
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$34,450
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6.8
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Overview

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Engine
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
16.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
14.3 ft³

Photos

Dodge Charger
Rear-Facing View
Dashboard
65
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Nissan Maxima
2019-2020 Nissan Maxima Side View
2019-2020 Nissan Maxima Steering Wheel
26
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Horsepower
292 hp @ 6350 rpm
300 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.7 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Short And Long Arm
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P215/65TR17
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire
P215/65TR17
P245/45VR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
24 MPG
City
19 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.7 (2020) Tons/yr
7.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
18 gallons
Cruising Range City
351.5 miles
360 miles
Cruising Range Highway
555 miles
540 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.4 in
192.8 in
Height
57.8 in
56.5 in
Max Width
75 in
73.2 in
Front Width
63.4 in
62.4 in
Rear Width
63.8 in
62.4 in
Wheelbase
120 in
109.3 in
Ground Clearance
5.2 in
5.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
45 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.6 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.5 in
56.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56.2 in
54.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
40.1 in
34.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.6 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.9 in
55.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.1 in
53.5 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,964 lbs
3,552 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
16.5 ft³
14.3 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • F8 Green
  • Frostbite
  • Go Mango
  • Granite Pearlcoat
  • Hellraisin
  • Indigo Blue
  • Octane Red Pearlcoat
  • Pitch Black Clearcoat
  • Sinamon Stick
  • Smoke Show
  • Torred Clearcoat
  • Triple Nickel Clearcoat
  • White Knuckle Clearcoat
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Carnelian Red Tintcoat
  • Gun Metallic
  • Pearl White Tricoat
  • Super Black

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Charcoal, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Optional
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Optional
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Optional
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Optional
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Optional
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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