Used Nissan Kicks for Sale nearLa Crosse, WI

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 $18,812, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,433 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 value-focused character comes through clearly in the reviews.

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, spacious interior, strong fuel efficiency, and comfortable seating. Reviewers also highlight its safety features and practical everyday usability, which make it a popular choice for budget-minded shoppers.

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

The main trade-offs are the underwhelming base engine, slower acceleration in some situations, and a few comfort-related details that show up in recent expert reviews.

34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Kicks models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Nissan Kicks as a practical, efficient crossover with strong value and a reputation for dependable everyday use. Expert commentary also points to a model that focuses on low running costs, safety, and usability, which helps explain its appeal to used buyers.

• 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 most reassuring in the newer model years, where owner feedback and expert impressions align most closely around value, comfort, and efficiency.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85.9% — 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
• 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 starts with a 7.0-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and the Safety Shield 360 package; it is the best-value choice if you want the lowest starting 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, making it the sweet spot for shoppers who want the strongest mix of tech and value.
• SR: This trim brings the twin 12.3-inch display setup, a more upscale cabin presentation, and available Premium Package upgrades such as the Bose audio system with headrest speakers, heated front seats, and a panoramic moonroof for shoppers who want the most feature-rich Kicks.

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 chances to find the right trim and price. They also sit close to the newest redesign, which makes them especially appealing to shoppers who want modern features without paying new-car money.

What is the Nissan Kicks's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used. The larger drops are concentrated in the older and mid-cycle years, while the newest models are also easing down from their prior pricing. That pattern gives you more room to shop for value across the lineup.

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, which includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic emergency braking, and automatic high beams.

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 −5.71% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.58%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,274. The Nissan Kicks offers a roomy cabin, practical everyday usability, and a value-first personality that makes it easy to live with.

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?

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.