2016 Nissan Sentra Depreciation
A 10-year-old 2016 Nissan Sentra has lost about 60.6% of its roughly $18,160 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $7,597, with most listings between $4,995 and $12,080. Listed examples average 113,518 miles.
2016 Nissan Sentra Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2016 Nissan Sentra Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75k–100k mi | $9,747 | 18 |
| 100k–130k mi | $7,347 | 22 |
| Over 130k mi | $5,096 | 14 |
What's a Good Price for a 2016 Nissan Sentra?
Great deal
Under $5,900
Typical
$5,900–$10,990
Overpriced
Above $10,990
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 60 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $5,900 and $10,990, with a median of $7,597.
Ownership & Condition
Across 60 2016 Nissan Sentra listings.
Accident-free
33.3%
One-owner
33.3%
Avg owners
1.9
Personal use
60%
2016 Nissan Sentra Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
31 MPG
City / Hwy
28 / 36
Fuel / year
$2,050
Fuel
Regular
Engine
1.8L 4-cyl
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2016 Nissan Sentra trim holds its value.
How the 2016 Nissan Sentra Compares to Other Years
At 60.6% depreciation, the 2016 Nissan Sentra sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2017 has lost 45.4% (around $12,990), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $5,393 more. The older 2015 sits at 64.7% (around $6,941), so dropping back a year saves about $656. 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 Sentra.
Known Issues & Complaints
266 NHTSA complaints, 6 recalls reported.
POWER TRAIN
125 complaintsThe CVT transmission, which Nissan has had many issues with per the large number of class action lawsuits, failed while I was driving the vehicle on a main street in San Diego. The vehicle showed no indication (warning light) that there was
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
33 complaintsOdometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Niss. The contact stated that they discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale/dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
24 complaintsThe vehicle stopped accelerating while driving and after stopping, would not exceed 5-10 mph. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic who advised that the transmission had failed.
AIR BAGS
21 complaintsAirbag did Not deploy when in a multi vehicle accident. Total loss, seat broke during impact, frame bent . Front end and rear end damage. Total hazard. I had maintenance done June 5 at Nissan dealer and was never notified of any open recall
ENGINE
11 complaintsWhen driving on interstate or any road of 45 mph or more the transmission? Engine? Goes up in speed on cruise and tachometer goes up and down and it sounds weird
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11 complaintsAt least 7 times I have come across the same Safety issue, where I had to accelerate on to the highway and as I placed my foot o foot pedal. My vehicle wouldn't accelerate as if the engine and transmission were not communicating together. I
Top Issues
- POWER TRAIN
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- AIR BAGS
- ENGINE
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 17V253000 (AIR BAGS): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the pass
- !Recall 16V436000 (AIR BAGS): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February
- !Recall 16V485000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2016, through April 26, 2016. The engine room harness may have a ter
- !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
2016 Nissan Sentra Listings
Real 2016 Sentra listings on the market now.
$15,990
2016 SV · White
16,507 mi · Buffalo, NY
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$12,990
2016 FE+ S · Gray
96,259 mi · Dallas, TX
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$5,899
2016 FE+ S · Turquoise
108,180 mi · Katy, TX
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$7,975
2016 SV · White
116,430 mi · Bloomington, CA
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$5,196
2016 FE+ S · Blue
152,105 mi · Fredericksburg, VA
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$14,990
2016 FE+ S · White
33,878 mi
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2016 Nissan Sentra worth?
A 2016 Nissan Sentra is typically worth around $7,597, with most listings falling between $4,995 and $12,080. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 113,518 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 Sentra depreciated?
The 2016 Nissan Sentra has lost about 60.6% of its original $18,160 base MSRP — roughly $11,005 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 Sentra have?
Listed 2016 Sentras average about 113,518 miles, with most between 81,100 and 166,398. 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 Sentra?
For a 2016 Nissan Sentra, anything under $5,900 is a strong deal, $5,900 to $10,990 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $10,990 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 Sentra are computed from 60 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 June 2026.