A 2020 Nissan Pathfinder still asks 37% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 6 years. Among 85 suvs we price, that ranks #56, below the 41% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−42.9%), after which losses ease to about 21.5% a year. Mileage costs it 69%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 565 listings.
Nissan Pathfinder value by year
The newest Pathfinder at under half the 2025 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $13,335 (45% of it). A 2018 and a 2017 ask almost the same, $7,495 against $7,600, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,500 | $46,500 | 5 | |
| 2025 | $24,500 | $37,885 | 13 | |
| 2024 | $18,624 | $35,060 | 15 | |
| 2023 | $21,900 | $31,995 | 9 | |
| 2022 | $13,995 | $28,000 | 19 | |
| 2020 | $7,991 | $21,995 | 34 | |
| 2019 | $5,600 | $14,675 | 37 | |
| 2018 | $4,900 | $12,995 | 46 | |
| 2017 | $4,900 | $12,850 | 55 | |
| 2016 | $4,600 | $9,000 | 30 | |
| 2015 | $3,950 | $8,900 | 61 | |
| 2014 | $3,000 | $8,000 | 49 | |
| 2013 | $2,300 | $8,995 | 33 | |
| 2012 | $3,400 | $9,950 | 22 | |
| 2011 | $2,450 | $7,400 | 13 | |
| 2010 | $3,200 | $6,999 | 9 | |
| 2009 | $3,250 | $4,499 | 5 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $8,740 | 17 | |
| 2007 | $1,250 | $8,999 | 9 | |
| 2006 | $2,000 | $5,500 | 13 | |
| 2005 | $3,000 | $7,500 | 14 | |
| 2004 | $1,850 | $4,500 | 8 | |
| 2003 | $1,700 | $5,495 | 7 | |
| 2002 | $1,700 | $9,995 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $1,900 | $3,950 | 12 | |
| 2000 | $1,200 | $4,950 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $1,250 | $5,250 | 5 | |
| 1998 | $1,000 | $5,900 | 9 | |
| 1997 | $1,200 | $3,800 | 3 | |
| 1995 | $1,200 | $2,500 | 4 | |
| 1993 | $4,500 | $9,600 | 3 |
How the Nissan Pathfinder depreciates
The newest Nissan Pathfinder has a median asking price of $36,287; a 33-year-older one runs about $5,595 — roughly 85% lost over 33 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Nissan Pathfinder hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 6 years the Toyota 4-Runner keeps 62%, the Jeep Cherokee 41% and the Chevrolet Blazer 50%, against 37% for the Pathfinder. The Toyota 4-Runner, Jeep Cherokee and Chevrolet Blazer hold value better than the Pathfinder.
The Nissan Pathfinder market right now
Adjust your Nissan Pathfinder value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Nissan Pathfinder about 69% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder: a dealer trade-in offer is around $24,500, selling private-party nets about $29,508, and a lot asks near $37,885 — a $13,385 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Pathfinder costs a median 29% 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 Pathfinder price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,900 (7) | $29,562 (34) | +29% |
| 2023 | $17,400 (6) | $27,129 (25) | +56% |
| 2022 | $22,750 (6) | $24,319 (34) | +7% |
| 2020 | $9,500 (29) | $13,268 (66) | +40% |
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Nissan Pathfinder value FAQ
How much is a Nissan Pathfinder worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,600 to $36,287 across 31 model years. A 2025 is worth about $29,508, the median of 13 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Nissan Pathfinder's value?
Among Pathfinders from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $32,072, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $6,500; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 69%.
Which Nissan Pathfinder year is the best value?
The newest Pathfinder at under half the 2025 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $13,335 (45% of it). A 2018 and a 2017 ask almost the same, $7,495 against $7,600, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Nissan Pathfinder cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 29% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Pathfinder hold value better than the Toyota 4-Runner?
No: over 6 years the Pathfinder keeps 37% of its value and the Toyota 4-Runner 62%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2020 model years.
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