Used Nissan Kicks for Sale nearDetroit, MI

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's current nationwide average price is $18,835, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,419 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 a strong all-generations owner rating, and it has built a reputation around value, efficiency, and everyday practicality.

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

Owners consistently praise the Kicks for its excellent value, strong fuel efficiency, and spacious, comfortable cabin. Safety features also come up often as a highlight, along with the model’s easygoing, budget-friendly character.

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

The main trade-offs are the modest engine response, especially at highway speeds, and some comfort and refinement concerns in recent years, including wind buffeting and limited seat adjustment.

35.2% 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 everyday usability. Across the model years, reviews also point to a comfortable cabin and a strong safety focus as recurring strengths.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, with the strongest confidence coming from the model’s repeated owner praise for efficiency, practicality, and value.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Safety Shield 360 package
• Infotainment: 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Which Nissan Kicks trim should I buy?

The 2025 Nissan Kicks offers these trims:

• S: The entry trim starts with a 7.0-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a four-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, and a rearview camera; it’s the best-value choice if you want the lowest price and the core Kicks experience.
• 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; it’s the best-value trim for most shoppers who want the strongest mix of tech and safety.
• SR: This trim adds twin 12.3-inch displays, wireless connectivity and charging, two rear USB-C ports, and available Bose audio with 10 speakers including front-seat headrest speakers; it suits you if you want the most advanced cabin setup and the most premium feel.

What Nissan Kicks do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they combine broad availability with strong deal shares, giving you more choices when you shop. They also line up with the model’s newer redesign, which makes them especially appealing to used buyers looking for updated features and a fresher feel.

What is the Nissan Kicks's resale value?

Most Nissan Kicks model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The larger drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are changing more slowly. That pattern suggests you may find better value if you focus on the years with the sharper recent price movement.

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, and the SV trim adds ProPilot Assist and the surround-view monitor.

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 −6.16% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.77%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,171. The Nissan Kicks offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easygoing character that make it a strong everyday choice.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2025 Kicks uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, with front-wheel-drive models rated at 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined.
• 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 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.