Nissan Announces Pricing On All-New 2004 Maxima
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GARDENA, Calif.--March 4, 2003--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on its stylish Maxima flagship sedan, which goes on sale March 5, 2003 at more than 1,000 Nissan dealers nationwide. The new Maxima features a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $26,950 for the sporty 3.5 SE equipped with either a 5-speed automatic transmission or available 6-speed manual transmission, while the luxurious 3.5 SL features an MSRP of $28,900.
The all-new 2004 Nissan Maxima continues the formula passed down from five previous generations -- an unmatched blend of performance and luxury. The sixth generation Maxima combines powerful performance from the award-winning 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine with expressive sports styling. The new Maxima's bold design innovations include a new standard Skyview(TM) roof, with a glass panel running lengthwise over the front and rear seats, and a new Elite Package, which features a fixed, rear center console that creates true 4-place seating.
"The new Maxima is more stylish, refined and evolved than ever," said Bill Kirrane, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "Maxima's Skyview roof, an industry first for the mid-size sedan segment, is a bold feature and we made it standard, while the optional Elite Package adds to the sports sedan heritage of Maxima, providing seating similar to a 2-door sports coupe."
Maxima's legendary performance continues with the use of the award-winning VQ 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, refined for 2004 to produce 265 horsepower and 255 lb-ft torque. The VQ engine series has been recognized as one of the "Ten Best Engines" by Ward's Auto World magazine for nine consecutive years.
For the first time, Maxima will be assembled in the United States, at Nissan's award-winning manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn.
Complete pricing and option packages are available on the following sheet.
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan vehicles can be found online at www.nissanusa.com or contact the corporate media line at 310/771-5631.
2004 Nissan Maxima Pricing
Model Engine Transmission MSRP
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3.5 SE 3.5-liter DOHC V6 6-speed man. $26,950
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3.5 SE 3.5-liter DOHC V6 5-speed auto. $26,950
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3.5 SL 3.5-liter DOHC V6 4-speed auto. $28,900
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Option Package Contents Models MSRP
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Premium Audio Package 320-watt Bose(R) audio with SE, $1,000
AM/FM/6-disc CD changer, eight std.
speakers, RDS and speed SL
sensitive volume control
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Sensory Package Premium Audio Package contents, SE, $2,350
leather appointed seats, 4-way std.
power passenger seat, heated SL
front seats, heated mirrors and
compass
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Driver Preferred Sensory Package contents, rear SE $3,550
Package (SE) spoiler, xenon headlights,
driver memory system including
steering wheel, outside mirrors
and driver's seat, power
tilt/telescopic steering wheel,
electric folding mirrors,
driver seat power lumbar
support, power entry/exit seat
(A/T only) and heated steering
wheel
Driver Preferred Driver memory system including SL $700
Package (SL) steering wheel, outside mirrors
and driver's seat, power
tilt/telescopic steering wheel,
electric folding mirrors,
driver seat power lumbar
support, power entry/exit seat
(A/T only) and heated steering
wheel
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Journey Package (SE) (A/T Only) Driver Preferred SE $5,550
Package (SE) contents, DVD
navigation system with 7-inch
color center display
Journey Package (SL) Driver Preferred Package (SL) SL $2,700
contents, DVD navigation system
with 7-inch color center
display
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Elite Package (SE) Journey Package (SE) contents, SE $6,400
2-passenger rear seating, rear
center console, auto up/down
rear windows, rear power
sunshade with front and rear
controls, heated rear seats and
rear 12V power point
Elite Package (SL) Journey Package (SL) contents, SL $3,550
2-passenger rear seating, rear
center console, auto up/down
rear windows, rear power
sunshade with front and rear
controls, heated rear seats and
rear 12V power point
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Vehicle Dynamic VDC with Traction Control System SE, $900
Control (VDC) (TCS) and full size spare (A/T SL
only)
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Helical Limited Slip (Requires 6-speed manual SE $350
Differential transmission)
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Power glass sunroof (Replaces standard Skyview(TM) SE, $900
Roof) SL
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Destination and Handling $540
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Note: All Printed Information and Pricing Current as of March 2003.
Updates Available Online at www.nissannews.com
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