A 2021 Nissan Altima still asks 91% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #2, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−24.1%), after which losses ease to about 11.5% a year. Mileage costs it 48%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 1,447 listings.
Nissan Altima value by year
The newest Altima at under half the 2026 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $7,999 (50% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,999 | $22,985 | 10 | |
| 2025 | $18,000 | $23,900 | 34 | |
| 2024 | $14,800 | $20,495 | 40 | |
| 2023 | $14,300 | $22,975 | 42 | |
| 2022 | $10,985 | $18,438 | 37 | |
| 2021 | $7,950 | $17,995 | 38 | |
| 2020 | $7,700 | $15,638 | 62 | |
| 2019 | $7,500 | $14,999 | 61 | |
| 2018 | $4,300 | $11,995 | 69 | |
| 2017 | $4,300 | $10,675 | 96 | |
| 2016 | $4,000 | $9,700 | 107 | |
| 2015 | $3,300 | $9,195 | 154 | |
| 2014 | $3,200 | $8,350 | 107 | |
| 2013 | $2,500 | $8,280 | 114 | |
| 2012 | $2,000 | $6,500 | 110 | |
| 2011 | $2,200 | $5,500 | 56 | |
| 2010 | $1,999 | $5,999 | 76 | |
| 2009 | $1,675 | $5,600 | 57 | |
| 2008 | $1,800 | $5,299 | 51 | |
| 2007 | $1,100 | $3,995 | 18 | |
| 2006 | $2,000 | $3,999 | 22 | |
| 2005 | $2,000 | $5,999 | 25 | |
| 2004 | $1,000 | $8,000 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $1,800 | $3,999 | 6 | |
| 2002 | $1,300 | $5,999 | 16 | |
| 2001 | $1,300 | $4,400 | 11 | |
| 2000 | $1,200 | $3,000 | 7 | |
| 1999 | $1,800 | $3,000 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $1,200 | $1,980 | 3 | |
| 1997 | $1,800 | $4,999 | 3 | |
| 1996 | $2,500 | $3,150 | 3 | |
| 1995 | $6,800 | $7,500 | 5 |
How the Nissan Altima depreciates
The newest Nissan Altima has a median asking price of $15,999; a 31-year-older one runs about $6,800 — roughly 57% lost over 31 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Nissan Altima hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Honda Accord keeps 74%, the Hyundai Elantra 73% and the Nissan Kicks 67%, against 91% for the Altima. The Altima holds value better than the Honda Accord, Hyundai Elantra and Nissan Kicks.
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Adjust your Nissan Altima value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Nissan Altima about 48% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Nissan Altima: a dealer trade-in offer is around $15,999, selling private-party nets about $15,999, and a lot asks near $22,985 — a $6,986 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Altima costs a median 17% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Nissan Altima price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,500 (15) | $20,230 (75) | +9% |
| 2024 | $15,350 (14) | $18,997 (79) | +24% |
| 2023 | $15,300 (25) | $17,745 (96) | +16% |
| 2022 | $14,255 (18) | $15,900 (91) | +12% |
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Nissan Altima value FAQ
How much is a Nissan Altima worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,500 to $20,400 across 32 model years. A 2026 is worth about $15,999, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Nissan Altima's value?
Among Altimas from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $19,167, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $6,993; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 48%.
Which Nissan Altima year is the best value?
The newest Altima at under half the 2026 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $7,999 (50% of it).
Is a Nissan Altima cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 17% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Altima hold value better than the Honda Accord?
Yes: over 5 years the Altima keeps 91% of its value and the Honda Accord 74%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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