A 2007 Dodge Nitro still asks 69% of what a 2012 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 64 suvs we price, that ranks #19, above the 61% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−48.2%). Calculated from 49 listings.
Dodge Nitro value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $3,500 | $3,600 | 3 | |
| 2011 | $2,999 | $6,995 | 5 | |
| 2010 | $1,500 | $3,200 | 6 | |
| 2009 | $2,250 | $5,194 | 13 | |
| 2008 | $1,799 | $7,500 | 10 | |
| 2007 | $1,500 | $6,500 | 12 |
How the Dodge Nitro depreciates
The newest Dodge Nitro has a median asking price of $3,600; a 5-year-older one runs about $2,500 — roughly 31% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Dodge Nitro hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Subaru Outback keeps 73%, the Subaru Forester 63% and the Jeep Liberty 66%, against 69% for the Nitro. The Nitro holds value better than the Subaru Forester and Jeep Liberty, but not the Subaru Outback.
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2009 Dodge Nitro: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,250, selling private-party nets about $3,200, and a lot asks near $5,194 — a $2,944 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Nitro costs a median 53% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 3 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Dodge Nitro price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $3,450 (24) | $5,285 (18) | +53% |
| 2008 | $3,275 (22) | $5,748 (12) | +76% |
| 2007 | $2,925 (28) | $2,995 (17) | +2% |
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Dodge Nitro value FAQ
How much is a Dodge Nitro worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,200 to $4,250 across 6 model years. A 2009 is worth about $3,200, the median of 13 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Dodge Nitro's value?
Among Nitros from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $6,900, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $2,900.
Is a Dodge Nitro cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 53% more, across 3 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Nitro hold value better than the Subaru Outback?
No: over 5 years the Nitro keeps 69% of its value and the Subaru Outback 73%, by the median asking prices of the 2012 and 2007 model years.
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