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2016 Nissan Maxima

5 trims · Sedan

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$14,976

6 for sale · Starting MSRP $32,510 – $39,960

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 8 recalls on record

Nissan Maxima for sale

6 live listings from $14,976 · median $21,339

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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)

$32,510

Typical monthly

$644/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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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
    —

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

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2016 Nissan Maxima FAQ

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. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $14,976.
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. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
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.