C Car Depreciation
Nissan · sedan · mainstream

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.

1-year depreciation
22%
5-year retention
43%
MSRP
$26,670–$35k
Avg mi / year
14,000

Depreciation inputs

Depreciation during your 5-year ownership
$17,536
-57%
Value at purchase
$30,765
Brand new
Value when you sell
$13,229
5y / 60,000 mi
Depreciation / year
$3,507
Depreciation / mi
$0.29
L35
7th generation · started 2026

Current generation — no successor has launched yet.

Depreciation curve · your ownership window

BuySell

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.

🇺🇸
United States
Baseline

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.

Currency: USD Unit: mi
🇨🇦
Canada
+2% retention

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.

Currency: CAD Unit: km
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
-22% retention

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.

Currency: GBP Unit: mi
🇪🇺
Europe
-24% retention

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.

Currency: EUR Unit: km
🇸🇦
Saudi Arabia
+10% retention

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.

Currency: SAR Unit: km
🇮🇳
India
-18% retention

Nissan discontinued Altima sales in India, and the model never achieved scale. Limited service support and parts availability push depreciation higher than mainstream sedans.

Currency: INR Unit: km
🇦🇺
Australia
-15% retention

Not sold in Australia (Nissan exited the midsize sedan segment locally). Any examples present are rare imports with thin demand and soft residuals.

Currency: AUD Unit: km

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.

Minor accident
+9% depreciation

Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.

Moderate accident
+19% depreciation

Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.

Major accident
+34% 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.

Nissan Altima FAQ

How much does a Nissan Altima depreciate per year?
A new Nissan Altima typically depreciates about 22% in its first year and roughly 8–10% each year after. By year five, the Altima retains around 43% of its MSRP — a few points below the Camry and Accord due to heavier fleet and rental exposure.
What is a Nissan Altima worth after 5 years?
An Altima SV purchased new for about $29,000 will typically be worth $12,000–$13,000 after five years and 70,000 miles. AWD models and SR trims with the VC-Turbo engine can command a 5–8% premium on the used market.
Why does the Altima depreciate faster than the Camry or Accord?
Nissan sells a large portion of Altima production to rental and fleet operators, which floods the used market with 2–3-year-old examples and depresses prices. Lingering concerns about earlier Jatco CVTs also make some buyers cautious, adding 3–5 percentage points of depreciation versus rivals.
Does mileage or age hurt Altima resale value more?
In the first three years, age and the fleet-heavy used supply drive most of the depreciation. After that, mileage becomes dominant — each mile above the 14,000/year average reduces value by about $0.014, and crossing the 100,000-mile mark typically triggers another 8–10% drop.
How much does an accident reduce a Nissan Altima's value?
A minor accident on a clean Altima reduces resale by around 9%, a moderate accident by about 19%, and a major accident with structural damage by up to 34%. Because Altimas already trade at thinner margins, any Carfax incident is harder to recover from than on a premium sedan.

Compare with similar models