The 2002 Nissan Maxima is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sedan. Starting at $25,449, the 2002 Nissan Maxima SE (M6) is powered by a 3.5L, 6-cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 21-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2002 Nissan Maxima SE (A4), priced at $25,449, is powered by a 3.5L, 6-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 20-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway.