2020 Nissan Altima Depreciation
A 6-year-old 2020 Nissan Altima has lost about 43.9% of its roughly $25,900 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $14,645, with most listings between $12,551 and $19,683. Listed examples average 77,858 miles.
2020 Nissan Altima Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2020 Nissan Altima Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30k mi | $19,998 | 9 |
| 30k–50k mi | $19,590 | 25 |
| 50k–75k mi | $16,990 | 32 |
| 75k–100k mi | $15,526 | 35 |
| 100k–130k mi | $12,599 | 29 |
| Over 130k mi | $11,216 | 7 |
What's a Good Price for a 2020 Nissan Altima?
Great deal
Under $13,990
Typical
$13,990–$18,590
Overpriced
Above $18,590
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 137 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $13,990 and $18,590, with a median of $16,199.
Ownership & Condition
Across 137 2020 Nissan Altima listings.
Accident-free
100%
One-owner
44.4%
Avg owners
1.7
Personal use
44.4%
2020 Nissan Altima Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
32 MPG
City / Hwy
28 / 39
Fuel / year
$1,950
Fuel
Regular
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2020 Nissan Altima trim holds its value.
How the 2020 Nissan Altima Compares to Other Years
At 43.9% depreciation, the 2020 Nissan Altima sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2021 has lost 38.2% (around $16,607), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $1,962 more. The older 2019 sits at 47.8% (around $14,161), so dropping back a year saves about $484. 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 2020 Nissan Altima.
Known Issues & Complaints
172 NHTSA complaints, 6 recalls reported.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
36 complaintsOdometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact became aware that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
23 complaintsThe CVT issue remains with this car even though I have complained. The car will randomly de accelerate and randomly accelerate which has cause minor fender bender. The car continue to studer and jerk and continues to show since of transmiss
STEERING
20 complaintsSee attached document for complaint.
POWER TRAIN
16 complaintsThis issue involves a documented and recurring safety-related defect that was reported multiple times while my vehicle was still covered under Nissan’s factory warranty related to the airbag system. My 2020 Nissan Altima currently has appro
ENGINE
16 complaintsThe car stalls and began to jerk then shuts down the crash symbols comes on and goes off.
SERVICE BRAKES
8 complaintsI was leaving for work, backing out of the driveway, and the brakes just locked up out of no where. I’ve done this multiple times and the brakes have never done this. I tried pulling up and trying again, turning the car off and back on, and
Top Issues
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- STEERING
- POWER TRAIN
- ENGINE
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 21V138000 (STEERING): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie
- !Recall 21V169000 (TIRES): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible tha
- !Recall 20V570000 (VISIBILITY): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
- !Recall 20V685000 (TIRES): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima S grade vehicles equipped with Continental ProContact TX tires, size 215/60 R16 H, with TIN date code 3320 and
2020 Nissan Altima Listings
Real 2020 Altima listings on the market now.
$21,990
2020 2.5 S · Blue
20,589 mi · Buffalo, NY
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$20,990
2020 2.5 S · Gray
21,838 mi · Charlotte, NC
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$19,590
2020 2.5 SR · Black
32,609 mi · Indianapolis, IN
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$17,990
2020 2.5 S · Black
39,125 mi · Columbus, OH
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$21,590
2020 2.5 SR · Gray
43,714 mi · Dallas, TX
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$17,990
2020 2.5 SR · Black
72,514 mi · Tampa, FL
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2020 Nissan Altima worth?
A 2020 Nissan Altima is typically worth around $14,645, with most listings falling between $12,551 and $19,683. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 77,858 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 2020 Nissan Altima depreciated?
The 2020 Nissan Altima has lost about 43.9% of its original $25,900 base MSRP — roughly $11,370 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 2020 Altima have?
Listed 2020 Altimas average about 77,858 miles, with most between 40,772 and 114,453. 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 2020 Nissan Altima?
For a 2020 Nissan Altima, anything under $13,990 is a strong deal, $13,990 to $18,590 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $18,590 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 2020 Nissan Altima are computed from 77 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.