A 2026 Nissan Altima averages $18,999 today, with most selling between $17,999 and $25,900. ForCar prices the Nissan Altima from real US listings across 28 model years ($2,450–$19,975) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2021 Nissan Altima still asks 76% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 20 sedans we price, that ranks #4, above the 61% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−40.6%). Mileage costs it 50%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 2,299 listings.
Nissan Altima value by year
What a Nissan Altima is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,999 | $25,900 | 8 | |
| 2025 | $16,995 | $21,975 | 67 | |
| 2024 | $15,950 | $26,124 | 40 | |
| 2023 | $12,900 | $26,990 | 70 | |
| 2022 | $10,950 | $18,999 | 81 | |
| 2021 | $9,000 | $20,000 | 90 | |
| 2020 | $6,500 | $16,000 | 104 | |
| 2019 | $7,495 | $16,388 | 92 | |
| 2018 | $3,995 | $11,963 | 120 | |
| 2017 | $3,900 | $10,870 | 202 | |
| 2016 | $3,999 | $10,700 | 131 | |
| 2015 | $2,600 | $9,738 | 224 | |
| 2014 | $3,200 | $8,500 | 143 | |
| 2013 | $2,995 | $9,000 | 225 | |
| 2012 | $2,800 | $7,950 | 180 | |
| 2011 | $1,500 | $5,795 | 70 | |
| 2010 | $1,800 | $5,950 | 126 | |
| 2009 | $1,800 | $5,950 | 94 | |
| 2008 | $2,000 | $5,795 | 73 | |
| 2007 | $1,300 | $6,500 | 37 | |
| 2006 | $1,200 | $3,599 | 39 | |
| 2005 | $1,500 | $4,995 | 29 | |
| 2004 | $1,500 | $8,900 | 10 | |
| 2003 | $1,500 | $7,125 | 9 | |
| 2002 | $2,200 | $3,500 | 13 | |
| 2001 | $1,300 | $5,498 | 13 | |
| 1997 | $4,999 | $4,999 | 6 | |
| 1995 | $6,600 | $7,500 | 3 |
How the Nissan Altima depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Nissan Altima loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Nissan Altima averages $18,999; a 31-year-older one runs about $6,800 — roughly 64% lost over 31 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Nissan Altima hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2026 price a 2021 car still asks. Higher is better — the Nissan Altima sits at #4 of 20, against a class median of 61%.
The Nissan Altima market right now
What the market asks for a Nissan Altima at each model year — the median of 3,848 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Nissan Altima value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Nissan Altima is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Nissan Altima about 50% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Nissan Altima has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2026 Nissan Altima: a dealer trade-in offer is around $17,999, selling private-party nets about $18,999, and a lot asks near $25,900 — a $7,901 spread on the same car.
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Nissan Altima value FAQ
How much is a Nissan Altima worth?
A 2026 Nissan Altima averages $18,999 today (roughly $17,999–$25,900). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Nissan Altima value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Nissan Altima value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Nissan Altima from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Nissan Altima year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Nissan Altima Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Nissan Altimas are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.