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2008 Nissan Maxima
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2008 Nissan Maxima
MSRP $36,998 - $41,498
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2008 Ford Taurus
MSRP $30,899 - $39,699
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas V6
Displacement
3.5L/213
3.5L/213
Fuel System
MPFI
SMPI
Horsepower
255 hp @ 6000 rpm
263 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque
252 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
249 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) w/manual shift mode Brake/transmission shift interlock
6-speed automatic transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.1 L/100 km
11.6 - 12.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.9 L/100 km
7.0 - 8.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.9 - 11.1 L/100 km
7.0 - 12.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
76.0 L
78.0 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
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
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
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
983 - 1,019 mm
1,006 mm
Front Leg Room
1,115 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,471 mm
1,468 mm
Rear Head Room
947 mm
986 mm
Rear Leg Room
927 mm
1,046 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,435 mm
1,463 mm
Trunk Volume
388 L
600 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,824 mm
2,868 mm
Length, Overall
4,938 mm
5,126 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,821 mm
1,892 mm
Height, Overall
1,481 mm
1,562 mm
Min Ground Clearance
140 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,632 - 1,641 kg
1,697 - 1,783 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18 P225/55HR17
P225/55R18 P215/60R17
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18 P225/55HR17
P225/55R18 P215/60R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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