2021 Nissan Altima Depreciation: How Much Value Has It Lost in 5 Years?

The 2021 Nissan Altima, part of the sixth generation that launched in 2019, has seen its sales slide since moving 209,183 units in 2019, dropping to 137,988 in 2020 and never fully recovering. Still, it remains a solid pick for used-car shoppers thanks to a roomy, comfortable cabin, decent fuel economy, and a quiet powertrain.

For buyers, the sweet spot is a three-to-five-year-old model, where the car still feels fresh and the steepest depreciation has already passed.

So how much has a five-year-old Altima actually lost? 93%, from its $25,425 MSRP. 40%, respectively. 95% of its original value. 7%, with owners losing $13,618 on an assumed $31,164 purchase price.

Compared to rivals, the Altima doesn't fare well. CarEdge lists the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu as the worst, losing 48% of its $28,591 price. 8%, leaving its resale value at $18,089. 0% of its $31,914 price, a 36% loss. 4% loss and a current price of $21,560.

Real-world listings suggest the Altima is losing value even faster than projected. On CarGurus, many 2021 Altimas are listed at around $10,000 or less, with the cheapest just under $9,000 and the priciest near $24,000. Notably, 68% of over 80 listings on that site were priced below CarEdge's projected $17,546 average.

Edmunds also has hundreds available, starting around $10,500 and topping out near $23,600, with lower prices for high-mileage or worn examples. Keep in mind these figures are current as of writing and could shift, especially with Nissan's plan to discontinue the Altima.