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Used 2019 Nissan Maxima Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 Nissan Maxima sedan comes in five trim levels: S, SV, SL, SR and Platinum. The S comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine (300 horsepower, 261 pound-feet of torque) that drives the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission.

Standard features include 18-inch wheels, LED headlights and daytime running lights, foglights, remote engine start, keyless entry and ignition, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone automatic climate control, adjustable driving modes, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-adjustable front seats, a 60/40-split rear seat, a navigation system, an 8-inch touchscreen, two USB ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and an eight-speaker audio system with satellite radio.

Standard safety systems include a rearview camera and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.

The Maxima SV adds navigation, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, heated mirrors, heated front seats, leather upholstery, and an upgraded driver seat. The SL doesn't cost much more, and its impressive list of extra features includes a dual-panel sunroof, active noise reduction, front and rear parking sensors, a heated steering wheel, ambient interior lighting, and a Bose premium audio system.

The SR upgrades with 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, paddle shifters, active engine sound enhancement, and a few braking-based features that subtly enhance the car's ride and handling. The panoramic sunroof is no longer standard, but the SR does add a few luxury features such as ventilated front seats, simulated-suede seat inserts, special interior trim, and rear collision mitigation.

The top-trim Platinum does away with some of the SR's performance add-ons, though it retains the ventilated front seats. It then adds automatic wipers, a surround-view parking camera, a power-adjustable steering column, driver-seat memory functions, a power-adjustable passenger seat, upgraded leather upholstery and interior trim, a rear power sunshade, and NissanConnect services. Finally, this year's new Platinum Reserve option package adds premium leather upholstery, heated rear seats and bronze-look interior trim.

Which Maxima trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you're looking at the Maxima, it's because you want something that rides and handles more like a sports car. For that reason, we'd opt for the SR. This trim comes with retuned dampers, stiffer springs, and a larger front stabilizer bar to optimize the car's handling ability. It also has paddle shifters to give some control of the transmission back to the driver.

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Osseo, MN
Vehicle
Maxima 3.5 S
Maxima 3.5 SV
Maxima 3.5 SL
Maxima 3.5 SR
Maxima Platinum
Vehicle
3.5 S
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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3.5 SV
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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3.5 SL
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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3.5 SR
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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Platinum
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leather
leather
premium leather/alcantara
premium leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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standard
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
300 hp @ 6,400 rpm
300 hp @ 6,400 rpm
300 hp @ 6,400 rpm
300 hp @ 6,400 rpm
300 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine torque
261 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
261 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
261 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
261 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
261 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
245/45R18
245/45R18
245/45R18
245/40R19
245/40R19
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 30 / 24 MPG
20 / 30 / 24 MPG
20 / 30 / 24 MPG
20 / 30 / 24 MPG
20 / 30 / 24 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
360 / 540 miles
360 / 540 miles
360 / 540 miles
360 / 540 miles
360 / 540 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,552 lb.
3,564 lb.
3,648 lb.
3,582 lb.
3,676 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
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.
Length
192.8 in.
192.8 in.
192.8 in.
192.8 in.
192.8 in.
Wheelbase
109.3 in.
109.3 in.
109.3 in.
109.3 in.
109.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.3 cu. ft.
14.3 cu. ft.
14.3 cu. ft.
14.3 cu. ft.
14.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
38.9 in.
39.4 in.
38.9 in.
Front Leg Room
45.0 in.
45.0 in.
45.0 in.
45.0 in.
45.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
Rear Head Room
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
35.8 in.
36.7 in.
35.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, cloth
Charcoal, leather
Cashmere, leather
Charcoal, leather
Cashmere, leather
Charcoal, premium leather/alcantara
Rakuda Tan, premium leather
Charcoal, premium leather
Cashmere, premium leather
Exterior
Super Black
Carnelian Red Metallic
Gun Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Pearl White TriCoat
Super Black
Carnelian Red Metallic
Gun Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Pearl White TriCoat
Deep Blue Pearl
Super Black
Carnelian Red Metallic
Gun Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Pearl White TriCoat
Deep Blue Pearl
Super Black
Gun Metallic
Pearl White TriCoat
Sunset Drift ChromaFlair
Super Black
Carnelian Red Metallic
Gun Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Pearl White TriCoat
Deep Blue Pearl
Sunset Drift ChromaFlair