Large 18-inch, 6-spoke alloy wheels come standard on the 3.5 SE. The Nissan Maxima SE 2004 is available in a choice of eight exterior colors, including a bold Radiant Ember, Red Opulence and Spirited Bronze. Maxima exudes a very powerful and dominating stance with the combination of oversized wheels with boldly sculpted fender openings and double dual exhaust mufflers with chromed tips.

Optional to the 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE is a driver seat memory system that adjusts the seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors at the touch of a button Luxury touches include metallic tone accents on 3.5 SE, automatic front dual zone climate control and outside temperature display, rear air conditioning vents, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, auto on/off headlights, driver's and passenger's sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extenders and a 240-watt 8-speaker AM/FM/cassette/CD with steering wheel audio controls.

The 3.5 SE Model features a standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode and gated shifter. New to the 2004 Maxima is Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS), which is optional on all A/T models. Added feature is a special performance-tuned suspension for maximum handling prowess.