Is the 2021 Nissan Maxima a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 34.2 in. Class median 35.9 in.
- First car: 3 of 5. Turning circle 38.1 ft. Class median 37.9 ft.
- Commuter: $116 a month. Class median $107.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $116 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 15% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Maxima a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 34.2 in | Median 35.9 in | 80 | No |
| Rear headroom | 36.7 in | Median 37.3 in | 80 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 14.3 cu ft | Median 14.7 cu ft | 74 | No |
Is the Maxima a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $37,090 | Median $38,950 | 83 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | Yes |
| Length | 192.8 in | Median 192.9 in | 81 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Maxima a good commuter car?
No. $116 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 61% of 79
Is the Maxima a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.3 in clearance, 56.5 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.4 to 57.9 in tall | 59 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | Median 38.6 in | 79 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Maxima a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Maxima worth the money?
Yes. Priced 15% below cars like it.
- Price, SV FWD
- $37,090
- Predicted price
- $43,396
- Gap
- -$6,306 (-15%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Maxima a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxima SV FWD | $37,090 | 13.3 cents | 14.3 cu ft | 300 hp |
| Toyota Camry TRD FWD | $32,260 | 12.8 cents | 15.1 cu ft | 301 hp |
| Toyota Avalon XLE FWD | $36,125 | 12.3 cents | 16.1 cu ft | 301 hp |
Compared with 482 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.
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