A 2020 Nissan Leaf still asks 74% of what a 2025 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 43 sedans we price, that ranks #11, above the 65% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−46.8%). Mileage costs it 53%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 196 listings.
Nissan Leaf value by year
The newest Leaf at under half the 2025 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $5,584 (36% of it). A 2023 and a 2022 ask almost the same, $15,000 against $15,000, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,299 | $18,995 | 40 | |
| 2024 | $18,500 | $19,904 | 13 | |
| 2023 | $12,998 | $16,453 | 11 | |
| 2022 | $9,500 | $17,950 | 19 | |
| 2021 | $11,900 | $19,981 | 5 | |
| 2020 | $9,495 | $14,495 | 8 | |
| 2019 | $10,400 | $13,900 | 9 | |
| 2018 | $7,750 | $11,995 | 11 | |
| 2017 | $4,000 | $8,500 | 9 | |
| 2016 | $2,995 | $7,499 | 9 | |
| 2015 | $3,800 | $7,999 | 19 | |
| 2014 | $2,000 | $5,900 | 5 | |
| 2013 | $2,995 | $9,500 | 23 | |
| 2012 | $2,700 | $3,988 | 6 | |
| 2011 | $2,200 | $5,988 | 9 |
How the Nissan Leaf depreciates
The newest Nissan Leaf has a median asking price of $15,500; a 14-year-older one runs about $3,000 — roughly 81% lost over 14 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Nissan Leaf hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 67%, the Honda Accord 66% and the Toyota Prius 58%, against 74% for the Leaf. The Leaf holds value better than the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Toyota Prius.
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Adjust your Nissan Leaf value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Nissan Leaf about 53% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Nissan Leaf: a dealer trade-in offer is around $13,299, selling private-party nets about $15,500, and a lot asks near $18,995 — a $5,696 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Leaf costs a median 11% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Nissan Leaf price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15,250 (6) | $14,488 (12) | −5% |
| 2021 | $12,900 (6) | $14,871 (6) | +15% |
| 2020 | $11,350 (12) | $13,445 (5) | +18% |
| 2019 | $11,500 (19) | $10,986 (10) | −4% |
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Nissan Leaf value FAQ
How much is a Nissan Leaf worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,999 to $18,995 across 15 model years. A 2025 is worth about $15,500, the median of 40 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Nissan Leaf's value?
Among Leafs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $15,993, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $7,594; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 53%.
Which Nissan Leaf year is the best value?
The newest Leaf at under half the 2025 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $5,584 (36% of it). A 2023 and a 2022 ask almost the same, $15,000 against $15,000, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Nissan Leaf cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 11% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Leaf hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: over 5 years the Leaf keeps 74% of its value and the Toyota Camry 67%, by the median asking prices of the 2025 and 2020 model years.
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