Used Nissan Kicks for Sale nearSan Francisco, CA

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 $19,146, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,425 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 for value, efficiency, and everyday practicality.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Kicks for its excellent value, spacious interior, and strong fuel efficiency. Safety features and comfortable seating also come up often as recurring strengths, especially for shoppers looking for a budget-friendly crossover.

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

The main trade-offs center on power and refinement, with recurring comments about modest acceleration, an underwhelming base engine, and some wind or road noise in daily driving.

37.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Kicks models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Nissan Kicks as a practical, value-focused crossover with strong fuel efficiency and useful everyday features. Across the model years, the ownership experience is often praised for its straightforward character, roomy feel, and budget-friendly appeal.

• Owners rate the Nissan Kicks between 2.0 and 4.86 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks favorable overall, especially if you choose a well-kept example and verify its history.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.9% — 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, with ProPilot Assist on the SV trim
• Infotainment: a 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 standard driver-assistance coverage.
• 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 safety.
• SR: The top trim brings twin 12.3-inch displays, a more upscale cabin presentation, and available Bose audio with front-seat headrest speakers, plus the Premium Package for heated front seats and a panoramic moonroof.

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 newer features and strong deal percentages. That gives you more choices to compare while still keeping pricing competitive.

What is the Nissan Kicks's resale value?

Most Kicks model years are moving down in price, which is good news if you want to buy used. The larger drops are concentrated in the older and mid-cycle years, while the newer models are also easing lower from their prior pricing.

The 2018, 2024, and 2023 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 ProPilot Assist is standard on the SV trim.

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 −5.24% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.37%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 39.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,686. The Nissan Kicks offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easygoing character that makes it especially appealing for everyday driving.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is rated at 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, and with front-wheel drive the Kicks is rated for 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 adds predictive forward collision warning, blind-spot intervention, lane-departure prevention, emergency lane-keep assist, intersection assist, traffic-sign recognition, and front parking sensors.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.