Is the Nissan Maxima a better choice than a luxury car?

By Product Expert | Posted in Nissan Maxima on Monday, October 24th, 2016 at 5:21 pm
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Why buy the Nissan Maxima over a luxury sedan?

How much are you willing to pay for a luxury badge to be placed on a car. Is telling someone that you drive a BMW, Lexus, or Audi worth the price to pay while another vehicle might be a close competitor but for thousands of dollars less?

As an upper scale sedan, the Nissan Maxima still holds down a more-than-reasonable price, especially compared to how similar its offering are to high-end vehicles. Therefore, we would like to tell you more about how buying a Nissan Maxima over a luxury sedan might not only be beneficial but the better bet overall.

How much is the 2017 Nissan Maxima

Depending on which trim level and packaging options you may choose, the price of the Maxima, like with any other vehicle, is going to vary. The starting price of the 2017 Maxima is $32,560 which is far below the MSRP of any true luxury brand names

The 2017 Maxima lists six trim levels: S, SV, SL, SR, SR Midnight, and Platinum.

2017 Nissan Maxima Performance

Generally speaking, one of the most important aspects of a luxury vehicle is going to be performance. From the base level S to the top-of-the-line Platinum trim, the 2017 Nissan Maxima is powered by a 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine.

Faster than the average sedan in its class, the 2017 Nissan Maxima is able to rocket off from 0-60 mph in just 6.1 seconds. And despite its impressive amount of power, the Maxima still does an excellent job at earning a more-than-reasonable fuel economy rating of 21 city/30 hwy mpg.

Does the Nissan Maxima take premium fuel?

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2017 Nissan Maxima Standard Features

One of the greatest advantages to purchasing a luxury vehicle is all of the features that are included. Standard features vs what you might have to pay extra for can suddenly sway your decision towards another, more valuable vehicle.

FAQ about the 2017 Nissan Maxma

With the Nissan Maxima, don’t worry about having to pile on the packages just to get the features that you want. The Maxima does an excellent job of including the necessary as well as stacking up the perks and creature comforts.

The standard features list for the 2017 Nissan Maxima include:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic headlights
  • Foglights
  • LED running lights
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Keyless ignition
  • 8-inch touchscreen display
  • Navigation system
  • Rearview camera
  • Eight-speaker sound system
  • Satellite radio, HD radio, and 6 CD changer
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Power front seats
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 60/40-split folding seats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
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