Used Nissan Maxima for Sale nearFayetteville, NC

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 $15,604, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $15,604 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, comfortable sedan with a sporty edge. The all-generations owner rating is 4.55/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its performance, design, comfort, and upscale-feeling interior, and they also call out the smooth ride and generous feature content. Expert reviews reinforce that appeal with notes about strong V6 power, premium materials, and a distinctive look.

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

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, the CVT’s effect on driving feel, and back-seat space. Those compromises matter most if you want a sedan that prioritizes efficiency or rear-passenger room over style and character.

27.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Maxima models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Maxima as a comfortable, stylish sedan with strong performance and a premium-feeling cabin. Across the lineup, that combination gives you a car that feels distinctive and well-liked by many shoppers.

• 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 history and maintenance records matter more.

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

Across all model years, at 56.7% 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 Bluetooth and 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 range-topping 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.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more listings to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition. They also usually make it easier to shop confidently because you can cross-shop more examples within the same model year.

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 steepest price drops have already happened. The newer models are falling too, but the changes are smaller than the double-digit declines seen in several other years. That pattern gives you more room to shop for value across the lineup.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2016, and 2014 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 −5.75% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −8.92%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 33.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,906. The Nissan Maxima offers a stylish, comfortable cabin with a distinctive sporty character.

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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.