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Nissan Altima keeps an estimated 64% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #156 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Nissan Altima retains an estimated 64% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #156 of 530 cars we track. That is 3 points above the 60% five-year average for Sedan in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Nissan Altima sheds about 11% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $27,580 it falls to around $17,540 by year five — a five-year loss near $10,040, about $5.50 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Nissan Altima bought at 1 year old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 64% of its original MSRP after five years — better than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #156).
From about $27,580 when new it drops to roughly $17,540 after five years — a loss near $10,040 (64% of its original MSRP retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.