2018 Nissan Maxima vs 2017 Nissan Maxima Comparison

The Nissan Maxima, also known as the 4-Door Sports Car®, perfectly blends the company's love for both styling and performance. Experience spine-tingling thrills from the standard 300 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 engine paired with the Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) including Drive Mode Selector and optional paddle shifters. Combined with the performance tuned suspension, the Maxima delivers driving excitement.

The Nissan Maxima adds many new standard features in 2018. Below you will find a comparison chart highlighting several key differences from 2018 and 2017.

Diving into the comparison chart you will discover the Maxima receives new standard features in a variety of categories. Safety enhancements include Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency and Front & Rear Parking sensors -- delivering greater awareness for every move you make. The Maxima now meets the needs of every smartphone user thanks to the addition of Android Auto which joines Apple CarPlay and NissanConnect. Nissan Maxima SR Midnight Edition carries over in 2018 adding a stylish edge to your 4-Door Sports Car®. Styling cues including exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels, black exterior accents, sport spoiler and black Midnight Edition badging are designed to turn heads wherever your Maxima takes you.

As a perfect complement to the athletic exterior styling, inside the Maxima drivers will find a luxurious interior loaded with premium features. Standard Zero Gravity front seats are ergonomically designed to provide optimum comfort and support. Other available interior features include ambient LED lighting, Dual Panel Panoramic Moonroof, Remote Engine Start System with Intelligent Climate Control, Climate Controlled Front Seats, and Heated Steering Wheel. Drivers seeking the ultimate luxury experience should opt for the optional Premium Ascot Leather-Appointed Seating with Diamond-Quilted Alcantara® Inserts.

The 2018 Maxima is the first Nissan vehicle to come standard with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These systems give you the ability to access music, use navigation, make and receive calls, plus much more. Even more convenient features include customizable alerts, remote access, emergency preparedness, and navigation services. Program alerts to notify you via your smartphone for maintenance intervals, curfew alerts, valet and boundary limits, and speed alerts. Perfect for parents monitoring a teen driver, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide all the information you need to know.

Safety remains a priority on Nissan Maxima with Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies designed to look out for you. Intelligent Cruise Control watches the flow of traffic and helps maintain a set distance between you and the car ahead of you. Intelligent Around View Monitor is reinventing the way you park with it's 360° birds-eye view camera and split-screen close-ups of the front, rear and curbside views. Six advanced airbags come standard on every Maxima for 2018.

Six individual trim levels of Maxima are offered for 2018, making it easier than ever to find the Maxima that best suits your lifestyle. Each trim level achieves impressive 21/30/25 city/highway/combined EPA estimated fuel economy ratings*, even with the standard 300 horsepower engine. Nissan Maxima is the perfect blend of power, efficiency, and luxury.

*2018 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 21 city / 30 highway MPG. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions - use for comparison only.