Compare: 2009 Volvo S60 vs 2009 Saab 9-5 vs 2008 Nissan Maxima


	2009 Volvo S60	2009 Saab 9-5	2008 Nissan Maxima

MSRP	$33,675	$41,838	$29,755
Invoice	$31,655	$39,536	$27,258
MPG City/Highway	18/28	17/27	19/25
Rating	7.4	6.8	7.8
Bottom Line	The 2009 Volvo S60 isn’t a sport sedan, but it is a comfortable, safe, all-weather mid-size car with an eager powertrain.	If you don’t mind buying a 2009 Saab 9-5 that looks almost exactly like the 1999 model, there’s still a lot of quirky appeal.	The 2008 Nissan Maxima is a bit more aesthetically appealing than a top-of-the-line Altima or Accord, but it doesn’t perform any better.
Likes & Dislikes	Likes: Quiet interior Firm but smooth ride Great front seats Dislikes: Dated design inside and out Narrow trunk opening Rear headroom is limited Much higher price for ‘09	Likes: Good visibility Ride quality Wagon version available Feels very different than all else in its class Dislikes: Engine lacks smoothness All-wheel drive unavailable Aged style	Likes: Supportive front seats Steers and handles responsively Very quiet, comfortable cabin Dislikes: Outside styling doesn’t stand out from the Altima V-6 doesn’t feel sporty with CVT automatic No standard stability control in a top-of-the-line model
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