How much does the 2016 Nissan Maxima cost?

The 2016 Nissan Maxima has a starting MSRP of $32,510, ranging up to $39,960 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 3.5 S from $32,510; 3.5 SV from $34,490; 3.5 SL from $36,990; 3.5 SR from $37,770; Platinum from $39,960.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan Maxima?

The 2016 Nissan Maxima achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Nissan Maxima have?

The 2016 Nissan Maxima offers up to 14.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2016 Nissan Maxima safe?

The 2016 Nissan Maxima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2016 Nissan Maxima come in?

The 2016 Nissan Maxima is available in 5 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2016 Nissan Maxima

5 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$32,510 – $39,960

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Nissan Maxima? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

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)

$32,510

Typical monthly

$644/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Nissan Maxima trims

3.5 S
MSRP
$32,510
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/30
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
261 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.3
Max towing
—
3.5 SV
MSRP
$34,490
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/30
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
261 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.3
Max towing
—
3.5 SL
MSRP
$36,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/30
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
261 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.3
Max towing
—
3.5 SR
MSRP
$37,770
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/30
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
261 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.3
Max towing
—
Platinum
MSRP
$39,960
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/30
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
261 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.3
Max towing
—

Compare 2016 Nissan Maxima trim specifications
Spec	3.5 S	3.5 SV	3.5 SL	3.5 SR	Platinum
MSRP	$32,510	$34,490	$36,990	$37,770	$39,960
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	22/30	22/30	22/30	22/30	22/30
Horsepower	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp
Torque	261 lb-ft	261 lb-ft	261 lb-ft	261 lb-ft	261 lb-ft
Engine	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.3	14.3	14.3	14.3	14.3
Max towing	—	—	—	—	—

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 Sgas
3.5 SVgas
3.5 SLgas
3.5 SRgas
Platinumgas
Fuel type: 3.5 Spremium unleaded (recommended)
3.5 SVpremium unleaded (recommended)
3.5 SLpremium unleaded (recommended)
3.5 SRpremium unleaded (recommended)
Platinumpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: 3.5 SV6
3.5 SVV6
3.5 SLV6
3.5 SRV6
PlatinumV6
Displacement: 3.5 S3.5 L
3.5 SV3.5 L
3.5 SL3.5 L
3.5 SR3.5 L
Platinum3.5 L
Horsepower: 3.5 S300 hp
3.5 SV300 hp
3.5 SL300 hp
3.5 SR300 hp
Platinum300 hp
Torque: 3.5 S261 lb-ft
3.5 SV261 lb-ft
3.5 SL261 lb-ft
3.5 SR261 lb-ft
Platinum261 lb-ft
Transmission: 3.5 Scontinuously variable-speed automatic
3.5 SVcontinuously variable-speed automatic
3.5 SLcontinuously variable-speed automatic
3.5 SRcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Platinumcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 3.5 Sfront wheel drive
3.5 SVfront wheel drive
3.5 SLfront wheel drive
3.5 SRfront wheel drive
Platinumfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 3.5 SSedan
3.5 SVSedan
3.5 SLSedan
3.5 SRSedan
PlatinumSedan
Doors: 3.5 S4
3.5 SV4
3.5 SL4
3.5 SR4
Platinum4
Seating: 3.5 S5
3.5 SV5
3.5 SL5
3.5 SR5
Platinum5
Length: 3.5 S192.8 in
3.5 SV192.8 in
3.5 SL192.8 in
3.5 SR192.8 in
Platinum192.8 in
Width: 3.5 S73.2 in
3.5 SV73.2 in
3.5 SL73.2 in
3.5 SR73.2 in
Platinum73.2 in
Height: 3.5 S56.5 in
3.5 SV56.5 in
3.5 SL56.5 in
3.5 SR56.5 in
Platinum56.5 in
Wheelbase: 3.5 S109.3 in
3.5 SV109.3 in
3.5 SL109.3 in
3.5 SR109.3 in
Platinum109.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 3.5 S14.3 cu ft
3.5 SV14.3 cu ft
3.5 SL14.3 cu ft
3.5 SR14.3 cu ft
Platinum14.3 cu ft
Curb weight: 3.5 S3,471 lbs
3.5 SV3,488 lbs
3.5 SL3,564 lbs
3.5 SR3,533 lbs
Platinum3,593 lbs
Fuel tank: 3.5 S18 gal
3.5 SV18 gal
3.5 SL18 gal
3.5 SR18 gal
Platinum18 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 3.5 S25
3.5 SV25
3.5 SL25
3.5 SR25
Platinum25
City MPG: 3.5 S22
3.5 SV22
3.5 SL22
3.5 SR22
Platinum22
Highway MPG: 3.5 S30
3.5 SV30
3.5 SL30
3.5 SR30
Platinum30

Full specifications by trim
Spec	3.5 S	3.5 SV	3.5 SL	3.5 SR	Platinum
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp
Torque	261 lb-ft	261 lb-ft	261 lb-ft	261 lb-ft	261 lb-ft
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	192.8 in	192.8 in	192.8 in	192.8 in	192.8 in
Width	73.2 in	73.2 in	73.2 in	73.2 in	73.2 in
Height	56.5 in	56.5 in	56.5 in	56.5 in	56.5 in
Wheelbase	109.3 in	109.3 in	109.3 in	109.3 in	109.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.3 cu ft	14.3 cu ft	14.3 cu ft	14.3 cu ft	14.3 cu ft
Curb weight	3,471 lbs	3,488 lbs	3,564 lbs	3,533 lbs	3,593 lbs
Fuel tank	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	25	25	25	25	25
City MPG	22	22	22	22	22
Highway MPG	30	30	30	30	30