Summary

• With 590 currently listed for sale and an average price of $23,072.00, 33.7% of 2022 Nissan Maximas for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• 78.0% of 2022 Maxima models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2022 Nissan Maxima stands out as a sleek, front-wheel-drive sedan that still leans into Nissan’s long-running “Four-door sports car” identity. It rides on the Altima’s platform and is only less than two inches longer overall, so it is not a true full-size sedan, but its styling and chassis tuning give it a more athletic personality than its size might suggest. Every version uses a 3.5-liter V6 with 300 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque, and the Maxima’s larger sway bars help sharpen handling. Even so, the CVT blunts some of the car’s responses, so it feels more relaxed than genuinely thrilling.

For buyers, the appeal is a mix of standard equipment, safety content, and relative value. An 8-inch color display with navigation is included across the range, and the top three trims get adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, and rear cross-traffic alert as standard equipment. Apple CarPlay became standard for the 2017 model year, Android Auto followed in 2018, and 2019 brought revised front and rear fascias, LED lighting, new wheel designs, rear exit alert, traffic sign recognition, and USB-C ports. For 2020, Safety Shield 360 became standard on all trim levels, along with some handling features from the SR. The Maxima also earned “Top Safety Pick” or “Top Safety Pick+” designations from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety every year it was on sale.

The trade-offs are worth noting. The Maxima’s back seat and trunk are smallish, and it does not offer the space of larger sedans. Reliability data is scarce, but the available information points to an average record. Still, for shoppers who want a well-equipped sedan with strong standard safety content, a powerful V6, and distinctive styling, the 2022 Nissan Maxima has a clear identity.

Other model years to consider

• 2018 Nissan Maxima

  • Average price: $14,918.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 27.9%
  • User rating: 4.8 / 5
  • Total listings: 712

• 2023 Nissan Maxima

  • Average price: $26,899.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 35.8%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 450

• 2016 Nissan Maxima

  • Average price: $12,238.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 27.7%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 573

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.