Japan

Nissan Depreciation Rate

Volume Japanese maker, trucks and small SUVs sell best.

CVT reputation drags resale; Frontier and Titan retain better.

Avg 5-yr retained

45%

Models tracked

Nissan depreciation by model

The Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan competing directly with the Camry and Accord, offering available AWD and a VC-Turbo engine option. Altima depreciation runs steeper than its Japanese rivals due to heavy fleet and rental use, but well-optioned SR and Platinum trims retain reasonable value. Expect the Altima to hold roughly 40–43% of MSRP after five years.

The Nissan Frontier is a mid-size pickup that soldiered through a remarkably long second generation before a full 2022 redesign. Trucks as a class depreciate slowly, and the Frontier benefits from that trend — holding roughly 60% of its value after five years, though it trails the Tacoma on resale while undercutting it on new-car price.

The Nissan Rogue is one of America's best-selling compact SUVs, offering efficient VC-Turbo power, available AWD, and a comfortable cabin. Its resale value trails segment leaders like the CR-V and RAV4, resulting in slightly steeper depreciation, but strong fleet demand keeps retained values competitive in the mainstream crossover segment.

The Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan competing in the entry-level segment against the Civic and Corolla. While it offers strong value and fuel economy, its depreciation is steeper than class leaders, with retained value trailing Toyota and Honda rivals by 5–8% at the 5-year mark.

Nissan depreciation FAQ

What is the average depreciation rate for Nissan?

Nissan vehicles depreciate by about 55% over 5 years on average — retaining roughly 45% of their original MSRP. CVT reputation drags resale; Frontier and Titan retain better.

Which Nissan model has the lowest depreciation?

Depreciation rates vary significantly across the Nissan lineup. Open any model below to see its year-by-year depreciation curve, per-mile depreciation, and country-specific rates.

Does Nissan depreciation vary by country?

Yes. The same Nissan can depreciate up to 10% faster or slower in one market versus another, driven by local demand, climate, tax policy, and service network strength. Each model page breaks down the depreciation rate for all 7 markets we track.