2018 Nissan Maxima Starts at $33,905
The 2018 Nissan Maxima retails for at least $33,905, which is $410 above the starting 2017 model, Nissan has announced.

Photo of 2018 Maxima courtesy of Nissan.

Photo of 2018 Maxima courtesy of Nissan.
The 2018 Nissan Maxima retails for at least $33,905, which is $410 above the starting 2017 model, Nissan has announced.
The Maxima adds standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two rear USB charging ports, revised exterior colors, and black accents to its V-Motion grille.
Nissan will again offer the Maxima in five trim grades, including the S, SV, SL, SR, and Platinum. Models above the base S will retail for $35,905 for the SV, $38,325, $39,165, and $41,575 for the Platinum.
In addition to the new features, the 2018 Maxima carries over late 2017-MY add-ons such as Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and automatic emergency braking on all trims.
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