2018 Nissan Maxima
5 trims · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$33,420 – $41,090
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Source: NHTSA
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Purchase information
Based on 3.5 S
Total price (3.5 S MSRP)
$33,420
Typical monthly
$662/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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3.5 S
- MSRP
- $33,420
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/30
- 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
- $35,420
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/30
- 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
- $37,840
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/30
- 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
- $38,680
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/30
- 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
- $41,090
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/30
- Horsepower
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 261 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.3
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | 3.5 S | 3.5 SV | 3.5 SL | 3.5 SR | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,420 | $35,420 | $37,840 | $38,680 | $41,090 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/30 | 21/30 | 21/30 | 21/30 | 21/30 |
| 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 Sgas3.5 SVgas3.5 SLgas3.5 SRgasPlatinumgas
- 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 SV63.5 SVV63.5 SLV63.5 SRV6PlatinumV6
- Displacement
- 3.5 S3.5 L3.5 SV3.5 L3.5 SL3.5 L3.5 SR3.5 LPlatinum3.5 L
- Horsepower
- 3.5 S300 hp3.5 SV300 hp3.5 SL300 hp3.5 SR300 hpPlatinum300 hp
- Torque
- 3.5 S261 lb-ft3.5 SV261 lb-ft3.5 SL261 lb-ft3.5 SR261 lb-ftPlatinum261 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 3.5 Scontinuously variable-speed automatic3.5 SVcontinuously variable-speed automatic3.5 SLcontinuously variable-speed automatic3.5 SRcontinuously variable-speed automaticPlatinumcontinuously variable-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 3.5 Sfront wheel drive3.5 SVfront wheel drive3.5 SLfront wheel drive3.5 SRfront wheel drivePlatinumfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- 3.5 SSedan3.5 SVSedan3.5 SLSedan3.5 SRSedanPlatinumSedan
- Doors
- 3.5 S43.5 SV43.5 SL43.5 SR4Platinum4
- Seating
- 3.5 S53.5 SV53.5 SL53.5 SR5Platinum5
- Length
- 3.5 S192.8 in3.5 SV192.8 in3.5 SL192.8 in3.5 SR192.8 inPlatinum192.8 in
- Width
- 3.5 S73.2 in3.5 SV73.2 in3.5 SL73.2 in3.5 SR73.2 inPlatinum73.2 in
- Height
- 3.5 S56.5 in3.5 SV56.5 in3.5 SL56.5 in3.5 SR56.5 inPlatinum56.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 3.5 S109.3 in3.5 SV109.3 in3.5 SL109.3 in3.5 SR109.3 inPlatinum109.3 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 3.5 S14.3 cu ft3.5 SV14.3 cu ft3.5 SL14.3 cu ft3.5 SR14.3 cu ftPlatinum14.3 cu ft
- Fuel tank
- 3.5 S18 gal3.5 SV18 gal3.5 SL18 gal3.5 SR18 galPlatinum18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 3.5 S253.5 SV253.5 SL253.5 SR25Platinum25
- City MPG
- 3.5 S213.5 SV213.5 SL213.5 SR21Platinum21
- Highway MPG
- 3.5 S303.5 SV303.5 SL303.5 SR30Platinum30
| 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 |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 18 gal | 18 gal | 18 gal | 18 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| City MPG | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Highway MPG | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |