2021 Nissan Maxima
3 trims · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$37,090 – $42,320
Key specifications
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
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Purchase information
Based on 3.5 SV
Total price (3.5 SV MSRP)
$37,090
Typical monthly
$734/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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3.5 SV
- MSRP
- $37,090
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/30
- 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
- $42,250
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/30
- 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 Platinum
- MSRP
- $42,320
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/30
- 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 SV | 3.5 SR | 3.5 Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37,090 | $42,250 | $42,320 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 20/30 | 20/30 | 20/30 |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 261 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 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 SVgas3.5 SRgas3.5 Platinumgas
- Fuel type
- 3.5 SVpremium unleaded (recommended)3.5 SRpremium unleaded (recommended)3.5 Platinumpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- 3.5 SVV63.5 SRV63.5 PlatinumV6
- Displacement
- 3.5 SV3.5 L3.5 SR3.5 L3.5 Platinum3.5 L
- Horsepower
- 3.5 SV300 hp3.5 SR300 hp3.5 Platinum300 hp
- Torque
- 3.5 SV261 lb-ft3.5 SR261 lb-ft3.5 Platinum261 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 3.5 SVcontinuously variable-speed automatic3.5 SRcontinuously variable-speed automatic3.5 Platinumcontinuously variable-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 3.5 SVfront wheel drive3.5 SRfront wheel drive3.5 Platinumfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- 3.5 SVSedan3.5 SRSedan3.5 PlatinumSedan
- Doors
- 3.5 SV43.5 SR43.5 Platinum4
- Seating
- 3.5 SV53.5 SR53.5 Platinum5
- Length
- 3.5 SV192.8 in3.5 SR192.8 in3.5 Platinum192.8 in
- Width
- 3.5 SV73.2 in3.5 SR73.2 in3.5 Platinum73.2 in
- Height
- 3.5 SV56.5 in3.5 SR56.5 in3.5 Platinum56.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 3.5 SV109.3 in3.5 SR109.3 in3.5 Platinum109.3 in
- Ground clearance
- 3.5 SV5.3 in3.5 SR5.3 in3.5 Platinum5.3 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 3.5 SV14.3 cu ft3.5 SR14.3 cu ft3.5 Platinum14.3 cu ft
- Max payload
- 3.5 SV1,073 lbs3.5 SR988 lbs3.5 Platinum949 lbs
- Curb weight
- 3.5 SV3,612 lbs3.5 SR3,697 lbs3.5 Platinum3,736 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 3.5 SV18 gal3.5 SR18 gal3.5 Platinum18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 3.5 SV243.5 SR243.5 Platinum24
- City MPG
- 3.5 SV203.5 SR203.5 Platinum20
- Highway MPG
- 3.5 SV303.5 SR303.5 Platinum30
| Spec | 3.5 SV | 3.5 SR | 3.5 Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 261 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 192.8 in | 192.8 in | 192.8 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 109.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 14.3 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft |
| Max payload | 1,073 lbs | 988 lbs | 949 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,612 lbs | 3,697 lbs | 3,736 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal | 18 gal | 18 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| City MPG | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 30 | 30 | 30 |
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2021 Nissan Maxima FAQ
- How much does the 2021 Nissan Maxima cost?
- The 2021 Nissan Maxima has a starting MSRP of $37,090, ranging up to $42,320 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 3.5 SV from $37,090; 3.5 SR from $42,250; 3.5 Platinum from $42,320.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Nissan Maxima?
- The 2021 Nissan Maxima achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2021 Nissan Maxima have?
- The 2021 Nissan Maxima offers up to 14.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2021 Nissan Maxima safe?
- The 2021 Nissan Maxima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.
- How many trims does the 2021 Nissan Maxima come in?
- The 2021 Nissan Maxima is available in 3 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.