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 $19,110, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,436 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 shoppers consistently respond to its value, fuel efficiency, and roomy cabin.

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

Owners repeatedly praise the Kicks for its excellent value, spacious interior, and strong fuel economy. Reviewers also commonly highlight its safety features and comfortable seating, which help it work well as an everyday commuter or city vehicle.

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

The main trade-offs are the modest powertrain, the CVT’s unrefined character in some situations, and comfort details that vary by year and trim.

39.0% 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 a reputation for everyday usefulness. Expert commentary also points to a well-equipped, easy-to-live-with package that has broad appeal for budget-minded shoppers.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, especially when you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and consistent maintenance.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.5% — 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: a 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 includes a 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the core value-focused equipment that makes the Kicks appealing as a budget-friendly choice.
• SV: This is the best-value trim if you want the strongest mix of equipment and price, adding a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and the surround-view monitor.
• SR: This trim adds the twin 12.3-inch display setup, a more upscale tech presentation, and available premium audio through the Premium Package.

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 be popular because they combine broad availability with newer features and strong value. More listings also give you more room to compare prices, trims, and condition before you buy.

What is the Nissan Kicks's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. Several years have seen meaningful price drops, while a few have declined more modestly, giving you a range of opportunities depending on how new you want to go.

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.

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 −5.14% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 42.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,773. The Nissan Kicks offers a roomy cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

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, and front-wheel-drive versions are rated at 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined.
• Tech: The 2025 Kicks SV gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and a six-speaker stereo.
• Safety: The 2025 Kicks adds ProPilot Assist on the SV and a 360-degree monitor system on the SV trim.

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 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.