2016 Nissan Altima Depreciation
A 10-year-old 2016 Nissan Altima has lost about 62.5% of its roughly $22,500 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $10,209, with most listings between $9,881 and $14,992. Listed examples average 89,607 miles.
2016 Nissan Altima Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2016 Nissan Altima Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50k–75k mi | $13,273 | 15 |
| 75k–100k mi | $12,900 | 47 |
| 100k–130k mi | $10,249 | 23 |
| Over 130k mi | $7,999 | 7 |
What's a Good Price for a 2016 Nissan Altima?
Great deal
Under $10,437
Typical
$10,437–$13,993
Overpriced
Above $13,993
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 99 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $10,437 and $13,993, with a median of $12,590.
Ownership & Condition
Across 99 2016 Nissan Altima listings.
Accident-free
85.7%
One-owner
14.3%
Avg owners
2.1
Personal use
14.3%
2016 Nissan Altima Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
29 MPG
City / Hwy
25 / 35
Fuel / year
$2,200
Fuel
Regular
Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2016 Nissan Altima trim holds its value.
How the 2016 Nissan Altima Compares to Other Years
At 62.5% depreciation, the 2016 Nissan Altima sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2017 has lost 54.3% (around $13,599), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $3,390 more. The older 2015 sits at 65.3% (around $8,579), so dropping back a year saves about $1,630. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.
Safety Ratings
NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2016 Nissan Altima.
Known Issues & Complaints
544 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls reported.
POWER TRAIN
229 complaintsMy daughter was driving down the road and came to a 2-wayy stop. Went to pull out and the car stalled and started shuddering. On down the road leaving a red light it did the same thing and not wanting to really go.
AIR BAGS
60 complaintsThe contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with curtain air bags failure. The dealer provided an estimate for the rep
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
48 complaintsDrivers side window & door latch does not work. door latch has to be push in after it opens the door & window will not go now.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
36 complaintsHeadlights on vehicle are very dim and often do not appear to be on causing bright lights to be used in replacement. Lights are not burnt out.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
32 complaintsWater leak...from trunk and sunroof....electrical problems airbag light on and off.....sensor issues i paid out of pocket.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
28 complaintsIcc stopped working
Top Issues
- POWER TRAIN
- AIR BAGS
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 18V915000 (STRUCTURE): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been rou
- !Recall 17V040000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, low
- !Recall 16V244000 (AIR BAGS): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Ta
- !Recall 20V315000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased lik
2016 Nissan Altima Listings
Real 2016 Altima listings on the market now.
$16,590
2016 2.5 · White
28,431 mi · Kansas City, MO
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$14,590
2016 2.5 · Blue
73,414 mi · Chicago, IL
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$14,790
2016 2.5 · Black
78,343 mi · Oklahoma City, OK
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$13,590
2016 2.5 · Black
82,539 mi · Phoenix, AZ
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$13,590
2016 2.5 · Gray
88,166 mi · Cincinnati, OH
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$12,590
2016 2.5 · Black
111,342 mi · Cleveland, OH
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2016 Nissan Altima worth?
A 2016 Nissan Altima is typically worth around $10,209, with most listings falling between $9,881 and $14,992. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 89,607 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.
How much has the 2016 Nissan Altima depreciated?
The 2016 Nissan Altima has lost about 62.5% of its original $22,500 base MSRP — roughly $14,063 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.
How many miles does a used 2016 Altima have?
Listed 2016 Altimas average about 89,607 miles, with most between 69,218 and 113,647. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.
What is a good price for a 2016 Nissan Altima?
For a 2016 Nissan Altima, anything under $10,437 is a strong deal, $10,437 to $13,993 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $13,993 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.
Methodology
Figures for the 2016 Nissan Altima are computed from 40 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.