Compare 2003 Nissan Maxima - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $27,549 | $27,549 | $25,945 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $25,190 | $25,190 | $23,089 |
| Destination | $540 | $540 | $485 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Optional | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | N/A | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 6-way | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | |
| Speakers | 7 Bose | 6 | |
| Amplifier | Premium | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Traction Control | Driveline | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Optional | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Optional | |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) | |
| Warranty | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | |
| Grille Trim | Colored | Chrome | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | N/A | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | |
| Front Tires | P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P205/65HR15.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 15" Steel | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.79 | 3.63 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 191.5 " | 191.9 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.3 " | 71.7 " | |
| Exterior Height | 57.1 " | 57.7 " | |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | |
| Horsepower | 255 @ 5,800 Rpm | 210 @ 5,800 Rpm | |
| Torque | 246 @ 4,400 Rpm | 220 @ 4,400 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 29 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.7 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.0 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 94 Mph | 89 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 59 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.76/3.20 " | 3.44/3.27 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,308 Lbs. | 3,417 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,552 Lbs. | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 " | 107.1 " | |
| Front Track | 59.8 " | 61.0 " | |
| Rear Track | 59.1 " | 60.0 " | |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 18.8 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .28 | |
| Front Legroom | 43.9 " | 41.7 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 36.2 " | 40.1 " | |
| Front Headroom | 40.5 " | 38.7 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.4 " | 37.9 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 55.3 " | 55.2 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.7 " | 55.1 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 " | 58.4 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.2 " | 58.1 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 102 Cu.ft. | 107 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | poor | poor | good |
| Bumpers | marginal | marginal | acceptable |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Head Restraint | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | poor | poor | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | acceptable | acceptable | good |
