2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE MT
The 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE MT is a 265-hp 3.5-liter V6 sedan with a 6-speed close-ratio manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,100 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 265 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 255 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Maxima measures 193.5 inches long on a 111.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,432 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,100 ($46,625 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VQ35DE 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 265 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 255 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed close-ratio manual (helical LSD) |
| 1st Gear | 3.153 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.944 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.392 |
| 4th Gear | 1.055 |
| 5th Gear | 0.809 |
| 6th Gear | 0.63 |
| Reverse | 3.002 |
| Final Drive | 4.133 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut w/coil spring + stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent (Skyline-derived) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.60 in x 1.10 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.50 in x 0.35 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-in alloy |
| Tires Front | P245/45R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,432 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars