Used 2018 Nissan Rogue for Sale nearAlexandria, VA

How much does the 2018 Nissan Rogue cost?

Prices have softened 8.52% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,489 listings available, which gives you a solid pool of options to compare by trim, mileage, and condition.

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue a good car?

Yes — the 2018 Nissan Rogue earns a 4.55/5 user rating and a 7/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Form and function and Technology.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, spaciousness, smooth ride, and good safety features, and they also like the modern tech such as CarPlay. In practical terms, that lines up with the Rogue’s roomy, affordable compact-crossover setup and its broad everyday appeal.

You also get a strong mix of practicality and driver-assist tech for the money, which helps it stand out if you want a comfortable family hauler rather than something sporty. With 32.0% of listings marked as good or great deals, there’s still meaningful shopping opportunity.

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue reliable?

Owners rate it 4.55/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience centered on comfort, spaciousness, and good safety features. That kind of satisfaction usually matters most when you’re planning to keep a used SUV for several years.

The expert review also describes it as a roomy, comfortable crossover with a lot going for it, which supports the idea that it can be a sensible long-term choice if you buy a clean example. For used buyers, the main ownership risk is less about the cabin or feature set and more about making sure the vehicle has been maintained well and still feels solid on the road.

What should I look for when buying a used 2018 Nissan Rogue?

At 55.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle-history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the listing price looks unusually attractive. Focus on overall condition, signs of prior bodywork, and whether the vehicle feels tight and well maintained during a test drive.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Rogue ranges from the more basic S and SV trims to the better-equipped SL, and the lower trims use coarser fabric and harder plastic than the upscale SL. The fully loaded SL adds padded leather trim on the center console, armrests, and dash, plus ribbed stitching on the seat inserts.
• Powertrain: Every trim uses a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder with 170 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, paired with a continuously variable transmission and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The setup is efficient, but the engine is described as weak, loud, and rough.
• Safety package: ProPilot Assist is Nissan’s semi-autonomous driving system, and it works with adaptive cruise control to help steer on gentle highway curves. It is only available on the SL with both the Premium and Platinum packages, while blind-spot monitoring and Intelligent Trace Control are standard.
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and Nissan redesigned the infotainment system for 2018 with a more usable interface and a customizable home screen. ProPilot Assist also adds a display that shows following distance and steering-assist status.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA estimates 26 mpg city and 33 highway for front-wheel-drive models, and 25/32 for all-wheel-drive models. The review also notes an average of 24 mpg in testing.

Which 2018 Nissan Rogue trim should I buy?

The 2018 Nissan Rogue is offered in 4 trim levels: S, SV, Midnight Edition, SL.

Here's the short version:

• S: This is the entry point, and it gives you the Rogue’s core roomy, comfortable, and practical character at the lowest starting price. It makes sense if you want the cheapest path into the model and can live without the richer trim materials and extra convenience features found higher up.
• SV: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it sits in the market’s sweet spot and is described as the trim where most well-equipped AWD examples land under $30,000. It’s the one to target if you want a balanced mix of price, comfort, and equipment.
• Midnight Edition: This is an SV with a blacked-out look, so it’s mainly for you if appearance matters more than added capability. It’s a style choice rather than a major equipment upgrade.
• SL: This is the most upscale Rogue, with the padded leather trim, richer interior details, and access to ProPilot Assist when paired with the Premium and Platinum packages. Buy this one if you want the most advanced tech and the most premium-feeling cabin.

For safety equipment, blind-spot monitoring is standard, and ProPilot Assist is reserved for the SL with the Premium and Platinum packages.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2018 Nissan Rogue?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you have room to shop carefully without rushing into the first listing you see.

• Deal availability: 32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,489 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.52% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 55.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $12,368, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2018 Nissan Rogue's resale value?

The current average of $12,368 sits slightly below last year's $13,520.

That price movement suggests the Rogue has softened enough to create a more buyer-friendly entry point today, but it also means future sellers may need to be realistic about pricing. If you buy well now, you may have less downside risk than someone who paid closer to last year’s average.

The model’s broad appeal, comfort, and strong feature content should help it stay relevant with used shoppers. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.55/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2018 Nissan Rogue safe?

The 2018 Rogue earns a four-star overall rating from NHTSA, with five-star ratings for all seat positions in side crash tests, three-star ratings for the front passenger and four-star ratings for the driver in front-impact crash tests. It also earns a Top Safety Pick rating from IIHS, with Good ratings in all five crash tests and a Superior rating for its standard auto-braking system.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Blind-spot monitoring is standard, and so is Intelligent Trace Control, Nissan’s torque-vectoring system that can brake individual wheels to help the driver stay in line around turns. ProPilot Assist is the standout driver-assistance suite, but it is limited to the SL with both the Premium and Platinum packages.

The main caveat is that the NHTSA front-impact results are mixed compared with the stronger side-crash performance, so you should pay close attention to crash history and overall condition when shopping used.

Should I buy a 2018 Nissan Rogue or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2018 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2018 if:

• 32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 55.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.52% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.55/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2018 model adds automated driver assists that rival the best from luxury automakers.

The bottom line: If you want the Rogue’s roomy cabin, comfort, and strong tech at a softened price, the 2018 is a smart target. If you’re especially price-sensitive, you can still shop carefully and focus on the cleanest, best-maintained example you can find, since condition matters a lot in a market where many listings have prior incidents.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.