Used
2023 Nissan Maxima
SR
Pearl White Tricoat•charcoal
$29,991
Edison Nissan
Edison, NJ
2012 Nissan Maxima
2 trims · Sedan
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★☆
4 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★☆☆☆
Side (driver)★★★★☆
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Source: NHTSA
Nissan Maxima for sale
6 live listings from $14,976 · median $21,339
- 27,020 mi
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Nissan Maxima? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on 3.5 S
Total price (3.5 S MSRP)
$32,420
Typical monthly
$642/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2012 Nissan Maxima trims
- MSRP
- $32,420
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/26
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 261 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.2
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
- MSRP
- $35,120
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/26
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 261 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.2
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- 3.5 Sgas3.5 SVgas
- Fuel type
- 3.5 Spremium unleaded (recommended)3.5 SVpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- 3.5 SV63.5 SVV6
- Displacement
- 3.5 S3.5 L3.5 SV3.5 L
- Horsepower
- 3.5 S290 hp3.5 SV290 hp
- Torque
- 3.5 S261 lb-ft3.5 SV261 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 3.5 Scontinuously variable-speed automatic3.5 SVcontinuously variable-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 3.5 Sfront wheel drive3.5 SVfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- 3.5 SSedan3.5 SVSedan
- Doors
- 3.5 S43.5 SV4
- Seating
- 3.5 S53.5 SV5
- Length
- 3.5 S190.6 in3.5 SV190.6 in
- Width
- 3.5 S73.2 in3.5 SV73.2 in
- Height
- 3.5 S57.8 in3.5 SV57.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 3.5 S109.3 in3.5 SV109.3 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 3.5 S14.2 cu ft3.5 SV14.2 cu ft
- Max towing
- 3.5 S1,000 lbs3.5 SV1,000 lbs
- Curb weight
- 3.5 S3,540 lbs3.5 SV3,565 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 3.5 S20 gal3.5 SV20 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 3.5 S223.5 SV22
- City MPG
- 3.5 S193.5 SV19
- Highway MPG
- 3.5 S263.5 SV26
| Spec | 3.5 S | 3.5 SV |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 261 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 190.6 in | 190.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 14.2 cu ft | 14.2 cu ft |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lbs | 3,565 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal | 20 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 22 | 22 |
| City MPG | 19 | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 26 | 26 |
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2012 Nissan Maxima FAQ
- How much does the 2012 Nissan Maxima cost?
- The 2012 Nissan Maxima has a starting MSRP of $32,420, ranging up to $35,120 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 3.5 S from $32,420; 3.5 SV from $35,120. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $14,976.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Nissan Maxima?
- The 2012 Nissan Maxima achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2012 Nissan Maxima have?
- The 2012 Nissan Maxima offers up to 14.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 2012 Nissan Maxima tow?
- The 2012 Nissan Maxima has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- Is the 2012 Nissan Maxima safe?
- The 2012 Nissan Maxima earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.
- How many trims does the 2012 Nissan Maxima come in?
- The 2012 Nissan Maxima is available in 2 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.