Negotiating leverage
41
moderate leverage / 100
~61 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
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2021 Nissan Maxima Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$21,062
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$8,995$31,089
- Typical market range
- $16,923–$23,665
- Ridekick fair price
- $21,062
- Original MSRP range
- $36,990–$42,250
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
4 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
61
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Nissan Maxima.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$34,031–$35,510
Estimated dealer invoice — about $36,990 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SV | $18,630 | $36,990 | $34,031–$35,510 |
| SR | $23,043 | $42,250 | $38,870–$40,560 |
| Platinum | $23,879 | $42,220 | $38,842–$40,531 |
| sl | — | $41,440 | $38,125–$39,782 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$16,740$30,440$44,140
Fair priceSV
$18,630
SV: fair price $18,630, original MSRP $36,990, estimated dealer cost $34,031 to $35,510.
SR
$23,043
SR: fair price $23,043, original MSRP $42,250, estimated dealer cost $38,870 to $40,560.
Platinum
$23,879
Platinum: fair price $23,879, original MSRP $42,220, estimated dealer cost $38,842 to $40,531.
sl
—
sl: fair price not available, original MSRP $41,440, estimated dealer cost $38,125 to $39,782.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Nissan Maxima runs about $21,373 in MT to $23,484 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 | $1,527 | $110+ | $22,699 |
| TX | $1,316 | $332 | $22,710 |
| FL | $1,264 | $1,074+ | $23,400 |
| NY | $842 | $371 | $22,275 |
| PA | $1,264 | $587 | $22,913 |
| IL | $1,316 | $683 | $23,061 |
| OH | $1,211 | $444 | $22,717 |
| GA | $1,474 | $637 | $23,173 |
| NC | $632 | $793 | $22,487 |
| WA | $1,369 | $215+ | $22,646 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $21,587 |
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
20
MPG city
30
MPG highway
24
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2021 Nissan Maxima configuration (Premium).
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2021 Nissan Maxima?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $21,062, within a typical market range of $16,923 to $23,665.
Is the 2021 Nissan Maxima cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $36,990, so a fair used price is roughly $15,928 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Nissan Maxima?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $21,373 in MT to $23,484 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Nissan Maxima?
There are about 61 days of national market supply for the 2021 Nissan Maxima — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Nissan Maxima.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Nissan Maxima?
Negotiating leverage rates 41/100 (moderate). ~61 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Nissan Maxima?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $34,031–$35,510 — its $36,990 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/3/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.