Used Nissan Maxima for Sale nearMorganton, 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 $15,589, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $15,589 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 all-generations owner rating and a long-running reputation for style, comfort, and performance.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.55/5 across every model year in the data.

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

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

The tradeoffs that show up most often are poor fuel economy, a CVT that can soften the driving feel, and a back seat that feels tight in some years.

26.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Maxima models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Maxima as comfortable, stylish, and enjoyable to drive, with strong performance and a premium-feeling cabin coming up again and again. Expert reviews also reinforce that the model’s appeal centers on its blend of comfort, power, and upscale character.

• 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, the main long-term ownership risk is that some model years have reported reliability concerns, so a careful pre-purchase inspection and vehicle-history review are smart steps.

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

Across all model years, at 56.3% 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 Maxima SV is the entry point, and it gives you the core Maxima experience with the 3.5-liter V6, CVT, and front-wheel drive.
• SR: The Maxima SR adds a sportier setup and sits above the SV for shoppers who want a more performance-leaning feel.
• Platinum: The range-topping Maxima Platinum adds the most upscale equipment, 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.

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 be the easiest to shop because you usually get more choice in mileage, color, trim, and price. They also tend to be the years buyers cross-shop most often, which helps keep the market active.

What is the Nissan Maxima's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer recent-model years, while a few older examples are falling more gradually. One model year is essentially flat and slightly positive, showing that not every version is moving the same way.

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

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

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on the 2021 Maxima.

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 −7.54% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −14.32%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 29.5% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,801. The Nissan Maxima offers a stylish, premium-feeling cabin and a comfortable, driver-focused 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.