Chicco
Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat
$249.99
Released 2020
Best Car Seats · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Maxi-Cosi Pria Max All-in-One Convertible Car Seat is cheaper at $247.49. Every spec and price links to its source.
Chicco
$249.99
Released 2020
Maxi-Cosi
$247.49Cheaper
Released 2021
The Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Maxi-Cosi Pria Max All-in-One Convertible Car Seat is the cheaper at $247.49. Get the Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat for the stronger spec sheet, the Maxi-Cosi Pria Max All-in-One Convertible Car Seat to spend less.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249.99 | $247.49 |
| Brand | Chicco | Maxi-Cosi |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Type | infant | all_in_one |
| Min weight (lb) | 4 | 5 |
| Max weight (lb) | 35 | 100 |
| Height limit (in) | 32 in | 52 in (booster); 49 in (FF harness) |
| Install | both | both |
| Steel frame | Yes | No |
| Expiration years | 6 | 10 |
| Release | 2020 | 2021 |
Sources — Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat: chiccousa.com (verified 2026-06-19). Maxi-Cosi Pria Max All-in-One Convertible Car Seat: maxicosi.com (verified 2026-06-19).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
One whitelisted hands-on tester (Reviewed/USA Today) reviewed this exact model, recommending the KeyFit 35 as an easy-to-install, comfortable, washable, budget-friendly infant seat while flagging it as bulky/awkward to carry and unattractive. No lab-measured data exists: Reviewed explicitly states it does not crash-test and relies on NHTSA safety ratings. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Easiest install of any seat tested; strap-based system clips into LATCH in under 5 minutes with a built-in level; Premium cushioning far superior to other seats tested; cozy headrest and soft fabric kept the baby comfortable; Easy to clean thanks to velcro-detachable machine-washable padding and mess-repelling fabric.
Flagged: Bulky and awkward to carry despite only modest weight; Unattractive orange/gray/black color scheme.
No sourced tester review yet.