Used Nissan Kicks for Sale nearChicago, IL

How much does the Nissan Kicks cost in today's market?

Used Nissan Kicks prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Nissan Kicks' current nationwide average price is $18,987, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,431 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Kicks a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Kicks earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its all-generations user rating supports that reputation.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Nissan Kicks for its value, spacious interior, fuel efficiency, and comfortable seating. Reviewers also frequently highlight its safety features and practical everyday usability.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are the underwhelming base engine, the CVT’s unrefined sound in some situations, and wind buffeting that can be noticeable on the highway.

35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Kicks models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Nissan Kicks for its value, fuel efficiency, and practical, easy-to-live-with character. Expert coverage also points to a model that delivers strong everyday usability and a well-equipped package for the money.

• Owners rate the Nissan Kicks between 2 and 4.9 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging overall, especially if you prioritize a straightforward small SUV with a strong reputation for everyday dependability.

What should I look for when buying a used Nissan Kicks?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Safety Shield 360
• Infotainment: 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: With front-wheel drive (FWD), the Kicks is rated for 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined. With AWD, those numbers drop to 37 city, 34 highway, and 30 combined.

Which Nissan Kicks trim should I buy?

The 2025 Nissan Kicks offers these trims:

• S: The entry trim includes a 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a rearview camera and Safety Shield 360; it is the value pick if you want the lowest starting price.
• SV: This trim adds a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, a six-speaker stereo, two USB-C ports, ProPilot Assist, and the surround-view monitor, making it the best-value choice for most shoppers.
• SR: This trim brings twin 12.3-inch displays, a more upscale tech presentation, and available Premium Package upgrades that add heated front seats, a panoramic moonroof, and Bose audio with headrest speakers.

What Nissan Kicks do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Kicks years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume model years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection and more pricing flexibility. That usually makes them easier to compare and shop confidently.

What is the Nissan Kicks's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The larger drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest changes appear in the older and more established model years.

The 2018, 2023, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Nissan Kicks safe?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2018: 7/10

The 2025 Nissan Kicks comes standard with Safety Shield 360.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Nissan Kicks now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.48% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.02%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,421. The Nissan Kicks offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easygoing character that makes it a strong everyday choice.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every new Kicks features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an all-new continuously variable transmission (CVT), rated for 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The SV gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, a six-speaker stereo, and two USB-C ports.
• Safety: ProPilot Assist, Nissan’s driver-assistance system, comes standard on the Kicks SV, and the surround-view monitor comes standard on the SV trim.
• Starting price: The base S starts at $21,830.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2024 Nissan Kicks compare to the 2024 Honda HR-V?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.