Compare: 2009 Nissan Maxima vs 2008 Acura TL vs 2008 Dodge Charger

 

2009 Nissan Maxima

2008 Acura TL

2008 Dodge Charger

  2009 Nissan Maxima S 2008 Acura TL 4-door Sedan Auto Angular Front Exterior View 2008 Dodge Charger
MSRP
$31,510
$36,075
$29,863
Invoice $28,863 $33,162 $27,844
MPG
City/Highway
19/26 17/27 13/26
Rating 8 8.2 8.2
Bottom Line The stylish 2009 Nissan Maxima has the looks—and acceleration specs—of a sport sedan but lacks the high-performance driving feel to match. The 2008 Acura TL is a "nice" car that's well equipped in every category except personality. The 2008 Dodge Charger sedan has plenty of practicality and character--and thirst, with the big HEMI engines.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Stylish interior
  • Responsive handling and great steering
  • Quiet, absorbent ride
  • Excellent (optional) sport seats

Dislikes:

  • V-6 doesn't feel sporty with CVT automatic
  • Tight backseat headroom

Likes:

  • Lots of smooth power
  • Comfortable interior
  • Available all-wheel-drive (AWD)
  • Great grip with a firm ride

Dislikes:

  • Limited by front-wheel drive
  • Too well-mannered?
  • Only a five-speed automatic

Likes:

  • Secure handling for a big car
  • Improved instrument panel design
  • V-8 engine rumble and power
  • Musclecar attitude

Dislikes:

  • HEMI is thirsty
  • Stiff ride
  • Light steering feel
  • No manual available for SRT8
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Used Car Prices

  Min Max Average
2009 Nissan Maxima $20,194 $25,824 $23,428
2008 Acura TL $19,866 $29,156 $24,551
2008 Dodge Charger $14,198 $20,275 $16,992
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