A 2021 Nissan Sentra still asks 57% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #21, below the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−30.9%), after which losses ease to about 15.3% a year. Mileage costs it 59%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 831 listings.
Nissan Sentra value by year
The newest Sentra at under half the 2025 price is the 2019, with a median asking price of $7,600 (45% of it). A 2023 and a 2022 ask almost the same, $14,950 against $14,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,850 | $26,390 | 7 | |
| 2025 | $12,900 | $21,853 | 44 | |
| 2024 | $12,800 | $19,499 | 53 | |
| 2023 | $11,450 | $20,995 | 22 | |
| 2022 | $9,950 | $19,910 | 26 | |
| 2021 | $8,299 | $17,298 | 26 | |
| 2020 | $5,900 | $14,947 | 17 | |
| 2019 | $5,600 | $11,999 | 82 | |
| 2018 | $3,900 | $8,500 | 78 | |
| 2017 | $3,999 | $10,129 | 59 | |
| 2016 | $3,000 | $8,950 | 24 | |
| 2015 | $3,450 | $7,000 | 63 | |
| 2014 | $2,799 | $7,995 | 72 | |
| 2013 | $1,800 | $6,995 | 57 | |
| 2012 | $2,700 | $6,995 | 39 | |
| 2011 | $1,500 | $5,950 | 19 | |
| 2010 | $1,600 | $4,989 | 32 | |
| 2009 | $2,000 | $6,250 | 16 | |
| 2008 | $1,400 | $6,500 | 17 | |
| 2007 | $2,800 | $6,280 | 12 | |
| 2006 | $2,000 | $3,600 | 16 | |
| 2005 | $1,200 | $5,199 | 8 | |
| 2004 | $1,400 | $4,999 | 9 | |
| 2003 | $1,200 | $3,999 | 11 | |
| 2002 | $2,400 | $9,900 | 6 | |
| 2001 | $2,000 | $3,200 | 3 | |
| 2000 | $2,000 | $3,990 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $2,000 | $2,199 | 4 | |
| 1997 | $1,900 | $1,950 | 3 | |
| 1994 | $1,800 | $5,200 | 3 |
How the Nissan Sentra depreciates
The newest Nissan Sentra has a median asking price of $22,910; a 32-year-older one runs about $4,950 — roughly 78% lost over 32 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Nissan Sentra hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Honda Civic keeps 74%, against 57% for the Sentra. The Honda Civic holds value better than the Sentra.
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Adjust your Nissan Sentra value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Nissan Sentra about 59% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Nissan Sentra: a dealer trade-in offer is around $12,900, selling private-party nets about $16,950, and a lot asks near $21,853 — a $8,953 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Sentra 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 Sentra price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,700 (26) | $18,973 (98) | +29% |
| 2024 | $14,150 (36) | $17,154 (123) | +21% |
| 2023 | $15,000 (15) | $14,700 (56) | −2% |
| 2022 | $12,995 (29) | $15,247 (42) | +17% |
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Nissan Sentra value FAQ
How much is a Nissan Sentra worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,950 to $22,910 across 30 model years. A 2025 is worth about $16,950, the median of 44 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Nissan Sentra's value?
Among Sentras from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $16,896, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,995; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 59%.
Which Nissan Sentra year is the best value?
The newest Sentra at under half the 2025 price is the 2019, with a median asking price of $7,600 (45% of it). A 2023 and a 2022 ask almost the same, $14,950 against $14,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Nissan Sentra 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 Sentra hold value better than the Honda Civic?
No: over 5 years the Sentra keeps 57% of its value and the Honda Civic 74%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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