Nissan Depreciation Calculator
A typical Nissan keeps about 46% of its price after 3 years and 32% after 5, faster than average for its class. Enter your own numbers below.
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Today $55,000
- Total value lost
- $37,344 (68%)
- Cost of depreciation per month
- $622
- Each extra 1,000 miles a year costs
- $353 by the end
- Worst single year
- $14,438
| Year | Value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | $55,000 | — | 0% |
| Year 1 | $40,563 | $14,438 · 26% | 26% |
| Year 2 | $31,943 | $8,620 · 21% | 42% |
| Year 3 | $25,554 | $6,389 · 20% | 54% |
| Year 4 | $21,082 | $4,472 · 18% | 62% |
| Year 5 | $17,656 | $3,426 · 16% | 68% |
Nissan depreciation rate
Heavy fleet and incentive sales put many used units on the market. Popular models: Rogue, Altima, Sentra, Frontier.
| Value left after | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 7 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan (model estimate) | 74% | 46% | 32% | 25% |
| Average car (sedan / hatchback) | 79% | 55% | 41% | 33% |
The brand tier (loses value fast) reflects recurring patterns in Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards and iSeeCars depreciation studies. It shifts the yearly loss by about a quarter. It isn't model-specific data; check listings for a sale price.
See also: cars that hold their value, depreciation rate by year and compare two vehicles.
Questions people ask
How fast does a Nissan depreciate?
Nissan vehicles generally lose value faster than average for their class. Using AssetDropper's model for a typical car (sedan / hatchback) with Nissan's resale tier, one keeps about 74% of its price after one year, 46% after three and 32% after five. Individual models vary a lot, so use the calculator with your own price, age and mileage.
Which Nissan models hold their value best?
Among the Nissan lineup (Rogue, Altima, Sentra, Frontier), the models that resale studies by Kelley Blue Book and iSeeCars tend to rate highest are usually the trucks, SUVs and long-running nameplates. Heavy fleet and incentive sales put many used units on the market.
Is a used Nissan a good buy?
Often, yes: fast depreciation means a 2–4-year-old Nissan can cost far less than new. Budget for out-of-warranty repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection.
How do I estimate my Nissan's value?
Enter today's value (or the price you paid) and the vehicle's age above. The calculator continues the depreciation curve from that age. For an exact sale price, check current listings for the same model, year, trim and mileage near you.