Nissan Altima Depreciation Calculator
Calculate the Nissan Altima depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.
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.
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Year-by-year depreciation
Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $30,765
| Age | Value | % Retained | Annual depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | $30,765 | 100% | — |
| Year 1 | $23,997 | 78% | -$6,768 (22%) |
| Year 2 | $20,613 | 67% | -$3,384 (14.1%) |
| Year 3 | $17,844 | 58% | -$2,769 (13.4%) |
| Year 4 | $15,383 | 50% | -$2,461 (13.8%) |
| Year 5 | $13,229 | 43% | -$2,154 (14%) |
| Year 6 | $11,691 | 38% | -$1,538 (11.6%) |
| Year 7 | $10,460 | 34% | -$1,231 (10.5%) |
| Year 8 | $9,230 | 30% | -$1,230 (11.8%) |
| Year 9 | $8,307 | 27% | -$923 (10%) |
| Year 10 | $7,384 | 24% | -$923 (11.1%) |
Nissan Altima depreciation by country
The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Nissan Altima depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.
Baseline market. The Altima is heavily used in rental and fleet operations, which softens resale versus Camry and Accord. AWD SR trims have the strongest private-buyer demand.
AWD availability gives the Altima a small retention edge in Canada, particularly in Quebec and Ontario where winter-capable midsize sedans are scarce. Fleet penetration is lower than in the US.
Not officially sold in the UK; only grey-market imports exist. Parts, servicing, and unfamiliarity lead to steep depreciation on the few examples on the road.
Altima is not sold in Europe, so resale is effectively limited to private imports. European buyers strongly prefer diesel wagons and smaller sedans, crushing used values.
The Altima is one of the top-selling sedans in Saudi Arabia, prized for its reliability and A/C performance. Strong dealer network and local demand keep used prices firm, especially on SV and SL trims.
Nissan discontinued Altima sales in India, and the model never achieved scale. Limited service support and parts availability push depreciation higher than mainstream sedans.
Not sold in Australia (Nissan exited the midsize sedan segment locally). Any examples present are rare imports with thin demand and soft residuals.
Nissan Altima depreciation after an accident
An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Nissan Altima.
Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.
Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.
Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.
This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.