Nissan Maxima vs. INFINITI M35
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Maxima and INFINITI M35 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Maxima and the INFINITI M35.
When comparing the Nissan Maxima's and the INFINITI M35's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The INFINITI M35 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Maxima's and the INFINITI M35's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2010 Nissan Maxima ranges from $4,467 to $12,208 while a used 2010 INFINITI M35 is priced between $5,702 to $12,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Maxima’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the INFINITI M35 base engine makes 303 horsepower. The Maxima is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. The M35 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. This gives the Nissan Maxima the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the INFINITI M35. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI M35 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Maxima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,460
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$26,619
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$24,290 - $30,460
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$45,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,856
Price Range:
$4,467 - $12,208
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$8,299
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$7,103 - $10,755
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
144,154
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,822
Price Range:
$5,702 - $12,995
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
135,975
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Nissan Maxima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
INFINITI M35 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Maxima
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI M35
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.4 - 7.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Nissan Maxima Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
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1 out of / 3Ranking
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6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8INFINITI M35 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan Maxima Trim Levels
3.5 S, 3.5 SV
INFINITI M35 Trim Levels
Base, x
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
261 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
303 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3540 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
190.6 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3864 lbs
Width:
71.1 inches
Height:
59.4 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Navy Blue
Gray
Dark Slate / Ocean Gray
Green
Mystic Jade
Red
Crimson Black / Tuscan Sun
Silver
Radiant Silver
White
Winter Frost
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Blue Slate
Gray
Platinum Graphite
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Moonlight White
Interior Colors
Brown
Cafe Latte
Gray
Charcoal
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Brown
Not available
Gray
Stone
Beige
Wheat
Black
Graphite
