2017 Nissan Maxima: Billed as a four-door sports car, the 2017 Nissan Maxima straddles the line between being a large mid-size sedan and an entry-luxury sedan. As such, it competes with vehicles like the Ford Fusion and Honda Accord, but also with vehicles like the Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon. Apple CarPlay is now standard for 2017.The Maxima offers one engine - a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 300 horsepower and pairs with a continuously-variable automatic transmission. The Maxima has front-wheel drive, and EPA-estimated fuel economy is listed at 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway.The Maxima is available in five trim levels: S, SV, SL, SR, and Platinum. Key available features include fog lamps, power moonroof, premium audio, satellite radio, Bluetooth, navigation, Apple CarPlay, USB, heated and cooled front seats, dual-zone climate control, intelligent cruise control, and remote keyless entry.Available safety features include rear-view camera, 360-degree camera, blind-spot warning, forward-collision warning, moving object detection, rear cross-traffic alert, predictive forward collision warning, attention alert, forward emergency braking, and dual-front, front-side and side-curtain airbags.The 2017 Nissan Maxima has a base price of $32,560, not including dealer and destination fees.