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Nissan Murano Depreciation & Resale Value
Skip the new-car premium: a 2018 runs about $23,590 below its original MSRP.
The Nissan Murano is a two-row midsize crossover that prioritizes comfort and styling over maximum cargo capacity.
Market context: The entire 2015-2020 cohort belongs to one generation, reducing redesign noise.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
Biggest drop
2019→2018
+5.9% in one year
Smart-buy year
2018
~$15,110 median
Depreciation by Model Year
| Model year | Depreciation from MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 53.9% |
| 2019 | 56.5% |
| 2018 | 62.4% |
| 2017 | 65.0% |
| 2016 | 69.0% |
| 2015 | 72.9% |
Based on 1,200 real used-car listings. Each listing's price is adjusted to a standard 12,000 mi/year for its age and compared to the vehicle's original MSRP; figures reflect a 5% asking-to-sale estimate.
Resale Value by Age
Estimated value of a typical Nissan Murano as it ages, from a ~$39,880 new price.
| Age | Retained | Est. value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 77% | $30,599 | −$9,281 | −$9,281 |
| 2 yrs | 69% | $27,663 | −$2,936 | −$12,217 |
| 3 yrs | 63% | $25,010 | −$2,653 | −$14,870 |
| 4 yrs | 57% | $22,610 | −$2,400 | −$17,270 |
| 5 yrs | 51% | $20,441 | −$2,169 | −$19,439 |
| 6 yrs | 46% | $18,480 | −$1,961 | −$21,400 |
| 7 yrs | 42% | $16,707 | −$1,773 | −$23,173 |
| 8 yrs | 38% | $15,104 | −$1,603 | −$24,776 |
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What's your Murano worth?
Estimate a used Murano's value from its year and mileage, using our depreciation model.
Estimated value
$15,100
about typical mileage
At 96,000 miles (about typical for a 8-year-old car, ~96,000 mi). Estimate only — actual value depends on condition, trim, options, and local demand.
Should You Buy a Used Nissan Murano?
If you're shopping for a Nissan Murano, it's an average bet for resale. The smartest pick is a 2018 (around $15,110) — it sits just past the steepest depreciation, so the first owner already absorbed the biggest loss. Favor the S trim for the best resale, and always pull a vehicle-history report before buying.
Pros
- Proven longevity — examples regularly list past 150,000 miles and still sell for around $10,189.
- The S trim holds its value best if resale matters to you.
What Affects Nissan Murano Resale Value
The steepest single-year drop happens between the 2019 and 2018 model years, when depreciation jumps 5.9% points. That makes the 2018 Murano a value sweet spot — the previous owner absorbs the worst of the drop, and you still get a relatively recent car.
Trim matters: the S holds its value best (about 59.0% average depreciation), while the Platinum gives up the most (around 65.8%). Choosing the right trim can be worth thousands at resale.
Which Nissan Murano Trims Hold Value Best
Share of original MSRP retained, averaged across model years.
S
41% kept· 291 listings
SV
39.1% kept· 181 listings
SL
35.9% kept· 361 listings
Platinum
34.2% kept· 367 listings
How Long Does the Nissan Murano Last?
Mileage profile across 1,200 listings.
Over 100k mi
43.8%
Over 150k mi
7.3%
Highest mileage
207,054 mi
Price at 120k+ mi
$10,189
Roughly 43.8% of listed Nissan Muranos have already crossed 100,000 miles, and 7.3% are past 150,000 — a sign these go the distance with maintenance.
Smartest Year to Buy
The 2018 Nissan Murano sits just past the steepest depreciation drop, with a typical asking price around $15,110 — about $23,590 off its original MSRP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year to buy a used Nissan Murano?
The 2018 Murano is the value sweet spot: it sits just past the model's steepest one-year depreciation drop, so the first owner has already absorbed the biggest loss. Expect to pay around $15,110 for a typical example, and the S trim will hold its value best from there. As always, a well-maintained, accident-free example with average mileage for its age is worth paying a little more for than a cheap car with a questionable history. Whatever year you settle on, budget for a pre-purchase inspection — at a couple hundred dollars, it's the cheapest insurance against an expensive surprise down the road.
Which Nissan Murano trim holds its value best?
The S retains the most value, depreciating about 59.0% on average across model years in our data. Trim choice can swing resale by thousands of dollars over a few years, because desirable trims stay in demand on the used market while stripped-down or niche trims sell at a discount. It's also worth comparing the trim premium new versus used — a pricier trim sometimes depreciates enough to become the smarter used buy. If you expect to resell, the S is the safer bet; if you're keeping the car long-term, buy the trim with the features you actually want and worry less about resale.
Methodology
Depreciation is computed from 1,200 real used-car listings. Each listing's asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the vehicle's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Headline 1/3/5-year figures reflect a smoothed retention curve fitted across all model years (the typical trajectory); individual years in the table above can run above or below it with market conditions. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.