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 $19,505, and its year-round low is $17,447.99. That gives you a useful snapshot of what you can expect to pay for this model across the lineup. 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, spaciousness, and fuel efficiency across the lineup. 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, roomy cabin, and strong fuel economy. Many also highlight the safety features and comfortable seating as part of its everyday appeal.

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

The main tradeoffs that come up most often are modest acceleration, a base engine that feels underwhelming in some situations, and some comfort details that matter more on longer drives.

33.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Kicks models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Nissan Kicks for value, fuel efficiency, and everyday practicality. Across the model years, the strongest themes are a roomy cabin, good gas mileage, and a straightforward ownership experience that fits budget-minded shoppers well.

• 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 is most tied to choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and a model year that matches your comfort and feature priorities.

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 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...

• S: The entry trim gives you a 7.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a rearview camera and Safety Shield 360. It is the best-value starting point 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, and a six-speaker stereo. It also brings ProPilot Assist and the surround-view monitor, making it the sweet spot for shoppers who want the most useful tech for the money.
• SR: The top trim adds twin 12.3-inch displays, a more upscale presentation, and available Bose audio with headrest speakers through the Premium Package. It suits you if you want the most polished cabin and the richest feature set.

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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and equipment. That usually makes it easier to find the right combination of condition, features, and value.

What is the Nissan Kicks's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are on older examples, while newer versions are declining more slowly. That creates a useful spread of value across the lineup for buyers who want to balance price and freshness.

The 2023, 2025, 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.

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 −4.47% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,401. The Nissan Kicks offers a roomy cabin and a practical, value-first character that makes it easy to live with every day.

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.
• 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.