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2003 Nissan Maxima
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2003 Nissan Maxima
MSRP $33,300 - $37,000
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2003 Ford Taurus
MSRP $24,895 - $33,490
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas V6 Gas/Ethanol V6
Displacement
3.5L/- TBD -
3.0L/183
Fuel System
SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
155 hp @ 4400 rpm 200 hp @ 5650 rpm
Torque
246 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
185 ft-lb @ 3950 rpm 200 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD Brake/transmission shift interlock 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD Transmission oil cooler
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
11.2 - 12.1 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.7 - 8.2 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.7 - 12.1 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
68.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5 - 9
Front Head Room
1,029 mm
996 - 998 mm
Front Leg Room
1,115 mm
1,072 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,445 mm
1,458 mm
Rear Head Room
950 mm
919 - 988 mm
Rear Leg Room
919 mm
978 - 988 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,427 mm
1,438 mm
Trunk Volume
428 L
447 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,751 mm
2,756 mm
Length, Overall
4,864 mm
5,017 - 5,070 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,786 mm
1,854 mm
Height, Overall
1,430 - 1,450 mm
1,400 - 1,463 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
137 - 140 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,468 - 1,494 kg
1,474 - 1,559 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/55R17 P215/55R16 P225/50R17
P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R17 P215/55R16 P225/50R17
P215/60R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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