Nissan and Toyota are two of the most well-known auto brands on today’s market, but which Japanese maker has the features, performance, and technology you crave? The experts at Southlake Nissan in Merrillville, IN, took the liberty of comparing these manufacturers to help you decide which automaker is superior.
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Nissan and Toyota both offer creative body lines and aerodynamic curves, but only Nissan puts emphasis on sophistication. Models from this manufacturer tout sleeker lines for a classier image than their more aggressive and boxy Toyota counterparts.
Traditionally, Toyota sedans, crossovers, and trucks have more plastics and hard surfaces where Nissan vehicles claim refined features and textures. Toyota cars also don’t offer power-adjustable front seats on lower trim levels, while similar comfort features are standard for Nissan customers.
There’s no doubt that both Nissan and Toyota boast similar performance specs across their respective model lineups. However, Nissan’s focus on fuel efficiency and sport models outshines Toyota in every sense. Nissan offers an exclusive NISMO® performance line and more impressive trucks in terms of power and handling. Drivers can choose between the midsize Frontier, full-size Titan, and commercial-grade Titan XD, while Toyota only offers the midsize Tacoma and full-size Tundra.
While both Nissan and Toyota offer complete model lineups, Nissan has more vehicles at a lower starting MSRP. Feel free to browse the new and used inventories at our Nissan dealership and match your preferred model with a lease deal to save big. View key vehicle types and each brand’s respective starting MSRP for top-selling models below.
2020 Maxima
starting at $34,250 MSRP
2020 Rogue
starting at $25,300 MSRP
2020 Pathfinder
starting at $31,680 MSRP
2019 Titan
starting at $30,690 MSRP
2020 Avalon
starting at $35,800 MSRP
2020 RAV4
starting at $25,850 MSRP
2020 Highlander
starting at $34,600 MSRP
2020 Tundra
starting at $33,425 MSRP
Safety is crucial whether you drive a Nissan or Toyota. While Toyota models typically include the comprehensive Toyota Safety Sense™ system, only Nissan models offer the innovative Nissan Safety Shield® 360. This advanced technology focuses on complete 360-degree monitoring via automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot and lane departure warnings, and high beam assist. Additional key safety features are included with the Nissan Intelligent Mobility suite, such as:
According to Repair Pal, Nissan and Toyota both score a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability ranking, earning the automakers 9th and 8th places out of 32 car brands, respectively. Each manufacturer strives for continuous improvements and lower repair costs.
Despite Toyota claiming the 2019 Overall Best Resale Value award by KBB, we believe Nissan’s recent accolades speak for themselves. View a sampling of the prestigious awards Nissan models earned below.
