2021 Nissan Maxima

VIN 1N4AA6CV8MC509968 ABOVE TYPICAL · $1,004 above typical price Lakewood, WA
Listed at
$17,999
typical market $16,995 · 65 comps

This 2021 Nissan Maxima is listed at $17,999 with 89,024 miles in Lakewood, WA.

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Market price range

Based on 65 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026
This vehicle · $17,999
Below market
$13,535
Typical price
$16,995
Above market
$20,250

This vehicle: $17,999 — $1,004 above the typical market price ($16,995)

Asking $17,999 · typical market price $16,995 · based on 65 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $1,000 (−5.3%) over 5 months.

Apr 16, 2026 · $18,999 Aug 31, 2026 · $17,999

Asking prices recorded across 8 listing dates for VIN 1N4AA6CV8MC509968, spanning 5 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Payless Auto Sales - Lakewood Lakewood, WA 98499 $17,999 89,024 mi 2026-08-31
Payless Auto Sales Lakewood, WA 98499 $18,999 89,024 mi 2026-04-16

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Lakewood, WA 98499 $17,999 89,024 mi 2026-08-22
Payless Auto Sales - Lakewood Lakewood, WA 98499 $18,149 89,024 mi 2026-08-05
Payless Auto Sales Lakewood, WA 98499 $17,999 89,024 mi 2026-04-18

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$321
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,800 down
Amount financed
$16,199
Total interest
$3,061

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1N4AA6CV8MC509968
Engine
3.5L
Drivetrain
4x2
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2021
Made by
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
24
MPG
City
20
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
$1,940 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 24 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Nissan Maxima likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $6,333
Fuel $9,700
Insurance $7,000
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $26,783

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD

Model-level data for the 2021 Nissan Maxima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 Nissan Maxima over the last 6 months — the market firmed $376 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $19,910
April 2026 $20,888
May 2026 $20,500
June 2026 $20,237
July 2026 $19,988
August 2026 $20,286

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2021 Nissan Maxima (this car) $17,999 65
2022 Tesla Model 3 $26,138 15 +$8,139
2021 Toyota Camry $24,195 13 +$6,196
2020 Subaru WRX $24,999 13 +$7,000
2020 Toyota Corolla $17,621 12 −$378
2023 Chevrolet Malibu $17,932 12 −$67

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2016–2023

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2023 307 $26,988 100% 45,157 mi
2022 128 $22,600 84% 61,296 mi
2021 155 $19,588 73% 74,949 mi
2020 211 $17,694 66% 86,604 mi
2019 201 $17,500 65% 86,577 mi
2018 269 $14,499 54% 101,651 mi
2017 417 $12,995 48% 105,374 mi
2016 345 $11,995 44% 110,318 mi

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