Estimated value by year
New
$17,000
MSRP
1 yr
$12,580
-26%
2 yrs
$11,390
-33%
3 yrs
$10,370
-39%
5 yrs
$8,500
-50%
10 yrs
$5,100
-70%
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Full Depreciation Table — Nissan Versa
Based on base MSRP of $17,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $14,790 | $17,000 | $19,040 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -26% | $10,945 | $12,580 | $14,090 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -33% | $9,909 | $11,390 | $12,757 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -39% | $9,022 | $10,370 | $11,614 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -45% | $8,134 | $9,350 | $10,472 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -50% | $7,395 | $8,500 | $9,520 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -54% | $6,803 | $7,820 | $8,758 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -58% | $6,212 | $7,140 | $7,997 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -62% | $5,620 | $6,460 | $7,235 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -66% | $5,029 | $5,780 | $6,474 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -70% | $4,437 | $5,100 | $5,712 |
Cost per year
$1,700
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$10,370 saves $6,630
Value at 10 yrs
$5,100
70% of value gone
Key Specs — Nissan Versa
Category
Sedan
Base MSRP
$17,000
5-Year Depreciation
50%
vs Category Avg
4% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Nissan Versa?
The sweet spot for buying a used Versa is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $6,630 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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