If you’re on the hunt for a new full-size sedan that simply gives you more for your money, but are unsure of where to start, let us help! Here at Pohanka Nissan, we believe that the Maxima is an exceptional choice with tons of exciting features – many of which are standard. To prove just how great it is, we have compared the 2017 Nissan Maxima vs the 2017 Chevy Impala near Manassas, MA, to see which choice gives you more.

To start, we inspected the engine options within both the 2017 Nissan Maxima and the 2017 Chevy Impala. The Maxima comes standard with a robust 3.5L V6 engine that delivers a remarkable 300 horsepower and 261 lb.-ft. of torque. You have to be behind the wheel of higher trims of the Impala to have V6 power, since it only has a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine as standard. Even when the Impala does have the 3.6L V6 engine, it has a meager fuel rating of 18/28 MPG city/hwy¹. The Maxima’s V6 is more efficient with a rating of 21/30 MPG city/hwy².

This 2017 Nissan Maxima vs the 2017 Chevy Impala near Manassas, VA, comparison continues with a look at their functional features. The Maxima comes standard with fog lights for prime visibility down I-66 during inclement weather. Fog lights aren’t found on any trim of the Impala. Have a seat inside the Maxima, and you’ll notice that Push Button Start, Dual Zone Climate Control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel are all standard. You’ll have to drive top trim levels of the Impala to find such features. For supreme comfort, the Maxima helps to illuminate lower back pain and muscle fatigue with Zero Gravity Seats, which aren’t found at all in the Impala. The Maxima even has power-adjustable front seats as standard. In the Impala, only the driver’s seat is power-adjustable, while top trims include the passenger seat. And, when you want to feel the warm summer sun, you can open the available dual panel sunroof in the Nissan Maxima, a luxury not found in the Chevrolet Impala.

The 2017 Maxima even has more technology features for you to enjoy than the 2017 Impala. In fact, you’ll notice this right away, as the Maxima is standard with a vibrant 8-inch color touchscreen. In the Impala, you’ll only find an 8-inch display in top trims, as the standard L trim only has a 4.2-inch screen. The Maxima makes it easy for you to make hands-free phone calls and stream your playlists, too, since Bluetooth® technology³ is standard. To compare, the Impala only boasts Bluetooth®⁴ hands-free calling as standard, while top trims add on audio streaming. Your tunes will sound better in the Maxima, too, as they’re played through eight standard speakers, while the Impala only comes standard with six speakers. To continue with the trend, the Maxima even boasts standard Apple CarPlay™⁵, which you won’t find in the Impala until you drive the LT trim.

Now that you’ve reached the end of our 2017 Nissan Maxima vs 2017 Chevy Impala near Manassas, VA, comparison, you can be certain which full-size sedan gives you more exciting features. When you’re ready to see the Maxima up close and personal, visit us here Pohanka Nissan to take one for a test drive. You’ll find us open seven days a week at 5200 Jefferson Davis Highway in Fredericksburg, VA.