Used Nissan Maxima for Sale nearCovelo, CA

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 $15,230, and that figure has reached a low of $15,230 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2021 and 2022 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 reputation for style, comfort, and a sporty driving feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Maxima for its powerful performance, stylish design, and comfortable interiors. They also frequently highlight its premium-feeling cabin, good handling, and enjoyable acceleration.

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

The main tradeoffs center on fuel economy, the CVT’s character, and rear-seat space in some years.

29.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Maxima models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Maxima as a comfortable, stylish sedan with strong performance and a premium feel. Expert coverage also points to a well-equipped, upscale character that makes the car appealing for shoppers who want comfort and personality in one package.

• Owners rate the Nissan Maxima between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing carefully on older examples, especially if you want a car with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, at 54.1% 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:

• Fuel efficiency: EPA fuel-economy ratings for the 2021 Nissan Maxima are 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 at $38,040 and gives you the Maxima’s core upscale-sporty character with the 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a strong standard safety suite.
• SR: This trim adds a more performance-focused setup and starts at $43,200, making it the pick if you want a sportier feel and more aggressive positioning.
• Platinum: Starting at $43,270, this is the top trim and suits you if you want the most premium Maxima experience.
• 40th Anniversary Edition: This package on the Platinum adds 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.

What Nissan Maxima do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a broad mix of availability, pricing, and familiar equipment. When supply is deeper, you usually get more chances to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Nissan Maxima's resale value?

Most Maxima model years are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The biggest drops are concentrated in recent and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples have moved less sharply. One newer year is still edging up, showing that not every Maxima follows the same price path.

The 2023, 2014, and 2016 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, with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, and rear automatic emergency braking.

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 −9.28% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −13.01%.
• 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 $12,617. The Nissan Maxima offers a stylish, premium-feeling cabin that helps it stand out from many mainstream sedans.

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

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.