We pulled car insurance quotes from top insurance companies to find that the average monthly cost to insure a Nissan Maxima is $211.40 — or $2,536.80 a year. However, an older model may score you lower rates. And your actual costs will depend on your driving history, car model, location and other specific factors.
Model Year
Progressive
Geico
State Farm
Farmers
Average
2011 Nissan Maxima
$136.58
$108.87
$178.37
$198.48
$155.58
2016 Nissan Maxima
$161.08
$115.49
$204.70
$223.58
$176.21
2021 Nissan Maxima
$190.42
$144.24
$254.15
$256.78
$211.40
How we got these rates
Our rates are based on a single 30-year-old driver with a clean driving history living in California. California is one of seven states that doesn’t use gender to determine car insurance costs. We chose full coverage car insurance with liability limits that exceed the California state minimum requirements, which include:
The Nissan Maxima has been around since 1982 and it is currently in its eighth generation. The large car is known for its strong V6 engine, premium interior and excellent handling. The automobile is available in nine different colors and five trim levels.
Nissan Maxima money-saving safety features
You could save money on car insurance for your Nissan Maxima if it comes equipped with these safety features.
Antilock brakes
Stability control
Airbags
Seatbelt pretensioners
Antitheft system
How safe is the Nissan Maxima?
The 2017 Nissan Maxima received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). All crash tests performed by the government organization were given a 5-star rating, the highest possible rating.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) also rated the crashworthiness of the Nissan Maxima. The car was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS. All crash tests were given a good rating, the highest possible rating.
The Nissan Maxima model includes lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring and electronic stability control.
In 2014, the Nissan Maxima was the tenth-most stolen car in the United States, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. There were more than 6,500 models stolen that year.
How does the Nissan Maxima compare to other car models?
From a price standpoint, the Nissan Maxima ranks right in the middle of our list of the 360 priciest car models to insure.
Roslyn McKenna Ayers is insurance manager at ValuePenguin and a former publisher at Finder, specializing in home and auto coverage. Her expertise and analysis has been featured on Bankrate, MSN and Reader's Digest. She holds a BA in writing and communications from Maryville College.
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