A 2023 Nissan Maxima averages $22,900 today, with most selling between $16,988 and $29,900. ForCar prices the Nissan Maxima from real US listings across 29 model years ($1,500–$22,900) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2018 Nissan Maxima still asks 43% of what a 2023 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 62 sedans we price, that ranks #51, below the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−49.6%). Mileage costs it 55%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 469 listings.
Nissan Maxima value by year
What a Nissan Maxima is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,988 | $29,900 | 12 | |
| 2022 | $12,999 | $23,995 | 8 | |
| 2021 | $7,050 | $19,995 | 14 | |
| 2020 | $13,800 | $33,500 | 7 | |
| 2019 | $8,995 | $14,293 | 12 | |
| 2018 | $6,500 | $15,989 | 34 | |
| 2017 | $3,000 | $13,995 | 44 | |
| 2016 | $6,844 | $13,999 | 43 | |
| 2015 | $2,500 | $6,500 | 5 | |
| 2014 | $3,800 | $8,999 | 36 | |
| 2013 | $2,500 | $7,200 | 27 | |
| 2012 | $1,990 | $8,500 | 28 | |
| 2011 | $2,600 | $8,888 | 23 | |
| 2010 | $1,295 | $6,500 | 20 | |
| 2009 | $1,950 | $6,900 | 30 | |
| 2008 | $2,800 | $3,999 | 8 | |
| 2007 | $2,000 | $4,200 | 5 | |
| 2006 | $1,800 | $4,200 | 12 | |
| 2005 | $1,500 | $6,999 | 9 | |
| 2004 | $2,800 | $4,700 | 31 | |
| 2003 | $1,975 | $5,500 | 6 | |
| 2002 | $1,300 | $4,000 | 10 | |
| 2001 | $1,200 | $5,650 | 8 | |
| 2000 | $1,450 | $4,200 | 15 | |
| 1999 | $2,499 | $4,500 | 8 | |
| 1997 | $1,500 | $2,300 | 3 | |
| 1996 | $1,800 | $10,900 | 5 | |
| 1995 | $2,600 | $2,995 | 3 | |
| 1991 | $5,995 | $5,995 | 3 |
How the Nissan Maxima depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Nissan Maxima loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Nissan Maxima averages $22,900; a 32-year-older one runs about $5,995 — roughly 74% lost over 32 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Nissan Maxima hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2023 price a 2018 car still asks. Higher is better — the Nissan Maxima sits at #51 of 62, against a class median of 58%.
The Nissan Maxima market right now
What the market asks for a Nissan Maxima at each model year — the median of 1,296 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Nissan Maxima value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Nissan Maxima is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Nissan Maxima about 55% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Nissan Maxima has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2023 Nissan Maxima: a dealer trade-in offer is around $16,988, selling private-party nets about $22,900, and a lot asks near $29,900 — a $12,912 spread on the same car.
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Nissan Maxima value FAQ
How much is a Nissan Maxima worth?
A 2023 Nissan Maxima averages $22,900 today (roughly $16,988–$29,900). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Nissan Maxima value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Nissan Maxima value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Nissan Maxima from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Nissan Maxima year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Nissan Maxima Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Nissan Maximas are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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