New Nissan Kicks for Sale nearColumbia, SC

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 $19,348, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,429 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 is a strong fit if you want 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 value, fuel efficiency, and spacious feel, and they also highlight its safety features and comfortable seating. Across the model years, the Kicks comes through as an easy-to-live-with small SUV that gives you a lot for the money.

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

The main tradeoffs center on modest acceleration, a base engine that feels underwhelming, and wind buffeting that can be noticeable in some situations.

34.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Kicks models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kicks as a value-focused crossover with strong fuel efficiency, practical everyday usability, and a reputation for comfort and safety. Expert coverage also reinforces that theme, especially for shoppers who want a straightforward small SUV with low running costs.

• 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 most reassuring when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.4% — 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 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: This is the value pick, with a 7.0-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a four-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, and a sole USB-A port. It suits you if you want the lowest entry price and the core Kicks experience.
• SV: This is the best-value trim, adding a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, a six-speaker stereo, two USB-C ports, and the surround-view monitor. It gives you the biggest jump in everyday convenience and tech.
• SR: This trim adds a pair of 12.3-inch screens, two more USB-C ports in the back row, and the option to upgrade to a Bose audio system with 10 speakers, including speakers in both front-seat headrests. It suits you if you want the most upscale cabin presentation and the richest tech setup.

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 give you the broadest selection of listings and a strong mix of price and equipment. That usually makes it easier to find the configuration you want at a competitive price.

What is the Nissan Kicks's resale value?

Most Kicks model years are showing lower prices than a year ago, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The newer model years are also posting the smallest changes, so they’re retaining value a bit better than the older ones in this data.

The 2023, 2024, and 2025 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 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 −4.92% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.9%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,117. The Nissan Kicks offers a practical cabin, strong value, and an easygoing everyday character that makes it appealing for budget-minded shoppers.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is rated at 141 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, and front-wheel-drive models are 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.