Used Nissan Altima Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Nissan Altima typically lists for $19,577 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,405 for a 2005 to $22,338 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 20,009 live listings, not a book value, and the Altima steps down a median 9.0% per model year of age.
Nissan Altima price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,338 | $20,499 – $28,668 | 12,233 mi | 28–30 MPG | 5★ | 511 |
| 2025 | $20,832 | $18,495 – $24,620 | 37,897 mi | 28–31 MPG | 5★ | 4,812 |
| 2024 | $19,577 | $16,997 – $23,941 | 51,211 mi | 29–31 MPG | 5★ | 3,204 |
| 2023 | $20,554 | $16,672 – $24,296 | 49,367 mi | 29–31 MPG | 5★ | 1,925 |
| 2022 | $17,584 | $13,538 – $21,087 | 69,705 mi | 29–32 MPG | 5★ | 1,055 |
| 2021 | $15,999 | $11,995 – $20,197 | 82,422 mi | 29–32 MPG | 5★ | 722 |
| 2020 | $14,366 | $9,884 – $18,718 | 94,154 mi | 29–32 MPG | 5★ | 1,028 |
| 2019 | $13,950 | $9,199 – $18,461 | 101,380 mi | 29–32 MPG | 5★ | 1,091 |
| 2018 | $10,968 | $6,990 – $15,949 | 109,071 mi | 26–31 MPG | 5★ | 618 |
| 2017 | $9,637 | $5,999 – $14,137 | 113,764 mi | 26–31 MPG | 5★ | 893 |
| 2016 | $8,995 | $5,664 – $13,492 | 115,112 mi | 26–31 MPG | 5★ | 925 |
| 2015 | $7,995 | $4,995 – $11,998 | 120,733 mi | 26–31 MPG | 5★ | 1,035 |
| 2014 | $7,499 | $4,800 – $11,079 | 125,343 mi | 25–31 MPG | 5★ | 543 |
| 2013 | $6,963 | $3,999 – $9,999 | 130,864 mi | 25–31 MPG | 5★ | 630 |
| 2012 | $5,995 | $3,423 – $8,677 | 125,748 mi | 21–26 MPG | 4★ | 314 |
| 2011 | $5,700 | $3,696 – $8,958 | 134,079 mi | 21–33 MPG | 4★ | 132 |
| 2010 | $5,499 | $3,315 – $8,495 | 134,275 mi | 21–34 MPG | — | 202 |
| 2009 | $5,399 | $3,213 – $7,998 | 131,091 mi | 21–34 MPG | — | 114 |
| 2008 | $4,752 | $2,929 – $7,677 | 146,679 mi | 22–34 MPG | — | 104 |
| 2007 | $4,881 | $2,892 – $6,659 | 150,726 mi | 22–34 MPG | — | 39 |
| 2006 | $4,995 | $2,700 – $7,247 | 132,774 mi | 21–24 MPG | — | 46 |
| 2005 | $4,405 | $2,442 – $7,097 | 130,481 mi | 21–24 MPG | — | 46 |
| 2003 | $4,973 | $2,769 – $6,823 | 139,634 mi | 19–23 MPG | — | 20 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Cheapest Nissan Altima
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2005, typically listing for $4,405 (most between $2,442 and $7,097) with an average odometer of 130,481 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the S at a typical $18,562. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 9.0%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Nissan Altima listings for sale →
Most expensive Nissan Altima
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $22,338 (most between $20,499 and $28,668). The most expensive common trim is the SL, typically $24,301 — a $5,739 spread over the base S within the same nameplate.
Nissan Altima price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the S, typically lists for $18,562; the priciest, the SL, for $24,301. The SV is what the used market mostly stocks — 68.1% of trim-labeled listings, while the SL is the rarest quotable trim at 4.8%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVMost popular | $20,000 | $17,777 – $23,022 | 68.1% | 43,421 mi |
| SR | $22,175 | $18,724 – $25,998 | 21.2% | 40,507 mi |
| SCheapest | $18,562 | $14,292 – $22,534 | 5.8% | 52,258 mi |
| SLPriciest | $24,301 | $19,873 – $27,362 | 4.8% | 33,443 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Nissan Altima cost?
As of October 2026, a used Nissan Altima typically lists for $19,577 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,405 (2005) to $22,338 (2026), based on 20,009 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Nissan Altima?
A used 2026 Nissan Altima typically lists for $22,338, with most asking prices between $20,499 and $28,668. Average odometer reading is 12,233 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Nissan Altima worth looking at?
The 2005 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,405 — but compare its mileage (130,481 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Nissan Altima depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Altima steps down a median 9.0% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used Altima's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (S) typically lists for $18,562 while the priciest (SL) runs $24,301 — a $5,739 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the SV (68.1% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $20,000.
How much is a used 2025 Nissan Altima?
A used 2025 Nissan Altima typically lists for $20,832, with most asking prices between $18,495 and $24,620; average odometer is 37,897 miles (4,812 for sale).
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