Nissan Maxima vs Tesla Model 3 (2023)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$945

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Maxima SV FWD vs Model 3 RWD
Measure	Maxima	Model 3	Winner
MSRP + destination	$39,435	$40,380	Maxima
Horsepower	300 hp	271 hp	Maxima
Torque	261 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	Model 3
MPG or MPGe	24 mpg	132 MPGe	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$1,600	$520	Model 3
EV range	N/A	272 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	14.3 cu ft	22.9 cu ft	Model 3
Cargo, seats up	14.3 cu ft	19.8 cu ft	Model 3
Rear legroom	34.2 in	35.2 in	Model 3
Front legroom	45.0 in	42.7 in	Maxima
Length	192.8 in	184.8 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,608 lb	3,862 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.5 in	About the same
0-60 mph	5.6 s estimate	5.7 s estimate	About the same
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Model 3

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Maxima SV FWD $38,340	Model 3 RWD $38,990	$650
Model 3 RWD $38,990	Maxima SV FWD $38,340	$650

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Model 3 costs $5,535 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Model 3 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.