Used Nissan Maxima for Sale nearBowling Green, KY

How much does the Nissan Maxima cost in today's market?

Used Nissan Maxima prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Nissan Maxima's current nationwide average price is $15,868, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $15,868 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Maxima a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Maxima has a strong owner reputation and a clear identity as a stylish, performance-minded sedan. The all-generations owner rating is 4.55/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, design, features, smooth ride, and luxurious interior. They also frequently highlight the powerful performance, handling, and premium-feeling cabin.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out by experts are the CVT’s effect on driving feel, the back seat’s limited space, and the technology’s dated interface in some years.

26.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Maxima models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Maxima for its comfort, stylish design, and strong performance, and expert reviews reinforce its upscale feel and enjoyable driving character. Across the lineup, it also earns positive marks for its premium interior materials and solid road manners.

• Owners rate the Nissan Maxima between 4.31 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most worth watching on older examples, where reliability feedback is more mixed and careful history checks matter most.

What should I look for when buying a used Nissan Maxima?

Across all model years, at 56.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2023 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility
• Fuel efficiency: 24 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 30 mpg highway)

Which Nissan Maxima trim should I buy?

The 2021 Nissan Maxima offers these trims:

• SV: The base trim starts with the 8-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility, built-in WiFi hotspot, USB-A and USB-C ports, and Nissan Safety Shield 360. It suits you if you want the core Maxima experience with strong standard equipment.
• SR: This trim adds a sportier setup and sits above the SV, making it the better pick if you want a more performance-focused feel and are willing to spend more for it.
• Platinum: The top trim adds the most upscale feel, and the 40th Anniversary Edition package builds on it with a two-tone exterior, model-specific 19-inch gloss-black alloy wheels, black exterior trim, red semi-aniline leather upholstery, white gauge faces, and heated rear seats. It suits you if you want the most distinctive and richly appointed Maxima.

What Nissan Maxima do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Maxima years with the most listings are 2017, 2018, and 2016.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more shopping choice at familiar price points. They also make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality across multiple listings.

What is the Nissan Maxima's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used after the first wave of value loss. The newer models are still declining, but the smallest changes are concentrated at the top of the range. Overall, the pattern favors shoppers looking for stronger value on recent Maxima years.

The 2023, 2016, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Nissan Maxima safe?

• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2016: 7/10

The 2021 Nissan Maxima includes Nissan Safety Shield 360.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 and 2021 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Nissan Maxima now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −5.72% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −9.42%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 32.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,908. The Nissan Maxima offers a stylish, premium-feeling cabin that helps it stand out from more ordinary sedans.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.