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Nissan Maxima holds its value better — 51% five-year retention against 51% for the Buick Envision. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Nissan Maxima comes out ahead, holding about 51% of its value versus 51% for the Buick Envision. Over the first five years the Nissan Maxima loses roughly $18,672 while the Buick Envision loses about $18,200 — a gap near $-472.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Nissan Maxima sheds about 9% in year one versus 15% for the Buick Envision. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.