Cadillac CT5 vs Nissan Maxima (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$155
- CT5: 3 mpg better, 3.7 in more rear legroom.
- Maxima: 63 hp more, 2.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Maxima wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | CT5 | Maxima | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,590 | $39,435 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 300 hp | Maxima |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | CT5 |
| Cargo, max | 11.9 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | Maxima |
| Cargo, seats up | 11.9 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | Maxima |
| Rear legroom | 37.9 in | 34.2 in | CT5 |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 45.0 in | Maxima |
| Length | 193.8 in | 192.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,659 lb | 3,608 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 s estimate | 5.6 s estimate | Maxima |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | CT5 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CT5 Luxury RWD $38,195 | Maxima SV FWD $38,340 | $145 |
| Maxima SV FWD $38,340 | CT5 Luxury RWD $38,195 | $145 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CT5 | Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,590 | $39,435 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $48,123 | $49,035 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Maxima wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | CT5 | 11% |
| Power | Maxima | 21% |
| Space | Maxima | 17% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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