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Nissan Maxima keeps an estimated 51% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #353 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Nissan Maxima retains an estimated 51% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #353 of 530 cars we track. That trails the 60% five-year average for Sedan in its class by 9 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Nissan Maxima sheds about 9% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $38,340 it falls to around $19,668 by year five — a five-year loss near $18,672, about $10.23 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Nissan Maxima bought at 4 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 51% of its original MSRP after five years — worse than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #353).
From about $38,340 when new it drops to roughly $19,668 after five years — a loss near $18,672 (51% of its original MSRP retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.