Real price data
What should you pay for a 2018 Nissan Maxima?
Original MSRP
$33,020
When new
Fair market price
$14,522
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$18,498
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $12,598 · 75th $17,495 · MSRP $33,020
Spread of current 2018 Nissan Maxima listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SV | $13,714 | $35,020 | — |
| SL | $14,171 | $37,840 | — |
| S | $14,357 | $33,020 | — |
| SR | $14,999 | $38,530 | — |
| Platinum | $16,815 | $40,940 | — |
- SV
- $13,714
- SL
- $14,171
- S
- $14,357
- SR
- $14,999
- Platinum
- $16,815
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Nissan Maxima runs about $14,833 in MT to $16,511 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,053 | $110+ | $15,685 |
| TX | $908 | $332 | $15,762 |
| FL | $871 | $1,074+ | $16,467 |
| NY | $581 | $371 | $15,474 |
| PA | $871 | $587 | $15,980 |
| IL | $908 | $683 | $16,113 |
| OH | $835 | $444 | $15,801 |
| GA | $1,017 | $637 | $16,176 |
| NC | $436 | $793 | $15,751 |
| WA | $944 | $215+ | $15,681 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $15,047 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
21
MPG city
30
MPG highway
25
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Nissan Maxima configuration (Premium).
Safety & recalls
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Nissan Maxima.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 19V654000 · 12/09/2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Campaign 19V807000 · 08/11/2019
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2018 Nissan Maxima?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $14,522, within a typical market range of $12,598 to $17,495.
Is the 2018 Nissan Maxima cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $33,020, so a fair used price is roughly $18,498 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Nissan Maxima?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $14,833 in MT to $16,511 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/21/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.