Estimated value by year
New
$27,000
MSRP
1 yr
$20,520
-24%
2 yrs
$18,630
-31%
3 yrs
$17,010
-37%
5 yrs
$14,040
-48%
10 yrs
$8,640
-68%
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Full Depreciation Table — Nissan Altima
Based on base MSRP of $27,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $23,490 | $27,000 | $30,240 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -24% | $17,852 | $20,520 | $22,982 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -31% | $16,208 | $18,630 | $20,866 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -37% | $14,799 | $17,010 | $19,051 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -43% | $13,389 | $15,390 | $17,237 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -48% | $12,215 | $14,040 | $15,725 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -52% | $11,275 | $12,960 | $14,515 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -56% | $10,336 | $11,880 | $13,306 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -60% | $9,396 | $10,800 | $12,096 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -64% | $8,456 | $9,720 | $10,886 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -68% | $7,517 | $8,640 | $9,677 |
Cost per year
$2,592
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$17,010 saves $9,990
Value at 10 yrs
$8,640
68% of value gone
Key Specs — Nissan Altima
Category
Sedan
Base MSRP
$27,000
5-Year Depreciation
48%
vs Category Avg
2% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Nissan Altima?
The sweet spot for buying a used Altima is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $9,990 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. The steepest depreciation happens in the first 1-2 years, so letting someone else absorb that loss is a smart financial move.
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