2022 Nissan Maxima trim levels explained
Base to top
$5,310
- 3 trims. $37,840 to $43,150.
- Base: SV FWD. Top: Platinum FWD.
All 3 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV FWD | $37,840 | $1,095 | 3.5L 6cyl | 300 hp | FWD | CVT | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SR FWD | $43,000 | $1,095 | 3.5L 6cyl | 300 hp | FWD | CVT | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Platinum FWD | $43,150 | $1,095 | 3.5L 6cyl | 300 hp | FWD | CVT | 24 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
SV to SR: +$5,160
SV FWD $37,840 to SR FWD $43,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Premium audio, Panoramic roof, Front and rear parking sensors, Garage door opener, plus 2 more.
SR to Platinum: +$150
SR FWD $43,000 to Platinum FWD $43,150.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated rear seats, Rain-sensing wipers.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SV FWD, $37,840.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SV FWD, $37,840.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SR FWD, $43,000.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SR FWD, $43,000.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SV FWD, $37,840.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SV FWD, $37,840.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SV FWD, $37,840.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SV FWD, $37,840.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SR FWD, $43,000.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SV FWD, $37,840.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Platinum FWD, $43,150.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SR FWD, $43,000.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SV FWD | SR FWD | Platinum FWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: every trim, 300 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 24 mpg.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$750.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SV FWD | $37,090 | $37,840 | +$750 |
| SR FWD | $42,250 | $43,000 | +$750 |
| Platinum FWD | $42,320 | $43,150 | +$830 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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