2018 Nissan Maxima vs 2018 Nissan Altima
With the unveiling of the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima, coming soon in fall of 2018, plenty of drivers are looking forward to the next model year of Nissan cars. There still are, however, plenty of drivers exploring plenty of reasons to check out the 2018 Nissan lineup. The team here at Jack Ingram Nissan wants to make sure that no matter how you shop, you're shopping informed. We had plenty of drivers asking us about the differences between the Maxima and the Altima, so we put together this comparison of the 2018 Nissan Maxima vs thew 2018 Nissan Altima.
To begin, the Nissan Maxima and the Nissan Altima offer efficient performance in their respective classes. The Maxima is a full-size sedan, while the Altima is considered midsize. With its standard 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine, the 2018 Maxima churns out a cool 300 horsepower. This engine gets drivers an EPA-estimated 21 MPG when driving in the city and 30 MPG when driving on the highway*. The Maxima offers one V6 engine option, while the Altima offers two options. They include a standard 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine as well as an optional 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine option.
2018 Maxima |
vs |
2018 Altima |
|---|---|---|
| 300 horsepower | Entry-Level Engine Output | 179 horsepower |
| 25 MPG** | Combined EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy | 32 MPG* |
| Xtronic CVT® with Drive Mode Selector | Transmission | Xtronic CVT® |
| $33,020*** | Base MSRP | $23,140*** |
Premium Features in the 2018 Nissan Maxima
As a full-size sedan at an approachable price point, drivers may be impressed to see just what the Nissan Maxima has on offer. There are six trim levels of the 2018 Nissan Maxima, which allows drivers a high level of choice and preference when it comes to the styling and features they want. Standard features across the entire 2019 Nissan Maxima lineup include:
- Standard 300 hp 3.5-liter V6 engine
- Nissan Navigation System
- Apple CarPlay™
- Android Auto™
- Drive Mode Selection
- Remote Engine Start
- ... and so much more!
*2018 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 21 city / 30 highway MPG. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.
**2018 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates for Altima®:
-27 city MPG / 38 hwy MPG for 2018 Altima 2.5 S, 2.5 SV, 2.5 SL trims
-26 city MPG / 37 hwy MPG for 2018 Altima 2.5 SR trim (including Special Edition)
-22 city MPG / 32 hwy MPG for 2018 Altima 3.5 SL trim
Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.
***All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, tax, title, license, and options. Dealer sets actual price.
