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2013 Nissan Maxima vs. 2014 Nissan Maxima

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Nissan Maxima and 2014 Nissan Maxima contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Nissan Maxima and the 2014 Nissan Maxima.

When we compare the 2013 Nissan Maxima's and the 2014 Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Nissan Maxima has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2013 Nissan Maxima and 2014 Nissan Maxima have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Nissan Maxima's and the 2014 Nissan Maxima's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Nissan Maxima is a better car than the 2014 Nissan Maxima.

Pricing: A used 2013 Nissan Maxima ranges from $5,500 to $15,836 while a used 2014 Nissan Maxima is priced between $5,995 to $16,301.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Nissan Maxima and the 2014 Nissan Maxima both lose 49.7 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Maxima is 8.6 out of 10. Nissan Maxima is ranked 3 out of 8 Best Large Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Maxima is 8.5 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2013 Nissan Maxima and the 2014 Nissan Maxima makes 290 horsepower. Both the Maxima and the Maxima are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Maxima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$31,000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$28,435

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$25,280 - $31,000

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$31,290

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$29,430

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$25,830 - $35,100

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$9,822

Price Range:

$5,500 - $15,836

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$11,361

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$8,637 - $15,086

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

80

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

128,014

# Good or Great Deals:

30

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$10,671

Price Range:

$5,995 - $16,301

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$12,283

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$9,900 - $16,031

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

147

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

122,271

# Good or Great Deals:

55

Nissan Maxima Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Nissan Maxima Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Nissan Maxima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Nissan Maxima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

0.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

0.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

0.2 - 5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

23.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

4.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1 - 8.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

0.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

5.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

0.9 - 9

Nissan Maxima Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Large Cars

1 / 8

Best Family Large Cars

1 / 8

Best Large Cars for the Money

1 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars

2 / 8

Best Large Cars Under $40k

2 / 3

Best Large Cars

3 / 8

Safest Large Cars

3 / 8

Best Large Cars for Tall People

3 / 8

Most Comfortable Large Cars

3 / 8

Most Affordable Large Cars

3 / 3

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 8

Nissan Maxima Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Large Cars

1 / 8

Best Family Large Cars

1 / 8

Best Large Cars for the Money

1 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars

2 / 8

Best Large Cars Under $40k

2 / 3

Best Large Cars

3 / 8

Safest Large Cars

3 / 8

Best Large Cars for Tall People

3 / 8

Most Comfortable Large Cars

3 / 8

Most Affordable Large Cars

3 / 3

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 8

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2013 Nissan Maxima Trim Levels

3.5 S, 3.5 SV

2014 Nissan Maxima Trim Levels

3.5 S, 3.5 SV

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

261 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.082 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

261 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.082 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


19 / 26 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

380 / 520 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


19 / 26 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

380 / 520 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

14.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

95.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

14.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

95.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3551 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

57.8 inches

Length:

190.6 inches

Wheelbase:

109.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3550 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

57.8 inches

Length:

190.6 inches

Wheelbase:

109.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/45R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P245/45R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Navy Blue

Brown

Java Metallic

Gray

Metallic Slate

Red

Crimson Black / Tuscan Sun

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Pearl White

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Navy Blue

Brown

Java Metallic

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Crimson Black / Midnight Garnet

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Pearl White

Interior Colors

Brown

Cafe Latte

Gray

Charcoal

Interior Colors

Brown

Cafe Latte

Gray

Charcoal

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