2020 Nissan Maxima trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,390
- 5 trims. $34,450 to $41,840.
- Base: S FWD. Top: Platinum FWD.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $34,450 | $950 | 3.5L 6cyl | 300 hp | FWD | CVT | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SV FWD | $36,650 | $950 | 3.5L 6cyl | 300 hp | FWD | CVT | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SL FWD | $38,840 | $950 | 3.5L 6cyl | 300 hp | FWD | CVT | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SR FWD | $41,650 | $950 | 3.5L 6cyl | 300 hp | FWD | CVT | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Platinum FWD | $41,840 | $950 | 3.5L 6cyl | 300 hp | FWD | CVT | 24 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to SV: +$2,200
S FWD $34,450 to SV FWD $36,650.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Navigation, Touch screen, Live traffic, Heated mirrors.
SV to SL: +$2,190
SV FWD $36,650 to SL FWD $38,840.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Premium audio, Panoramic roof, Front and rear parking sensors.
SL to SR: +$2,810
SL FWD $38,840 to SR FWD $41,650.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Fog lights.
SR to Platinum: +$190
SR FWD $41,650 to Platinum FWD $41,840.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Emergency and security services, Rain-sensing wipers.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SV FWD, $36,650.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SV FWD, $36,650.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SL FWD, $38,840.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SR FWD, $41,650.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $34,450.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $34,450.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: S FWD, $34,450.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SV FWD, $36,650.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SL FWD, $38,840.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: S FWD, $34,450.
- Heated rear seats: optional from Platinum FWD, $41,840.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SL FWD, $38,840.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S FWD | SV FWD | SL FWD | SR FWD | Platinum FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | S | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | O |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: every trim, 300 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 24 mpg.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$400.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $34,050 | $34,450 | +$400 |
| SV FWD | $36,060 | $36,650 | +$590 |
| SL FWD | $38,540 | $38,840 | +$300 |
| SR FWD | $39,630 | $41,650 | +$2,020 |
| Platinum FWD | $41,540 | $41,840 | +$300 |
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What this cannot tell you
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