Nissan Altima Salvage & Auction Value

A salvage Nissan Altima sells for a median of $925 at Copart and IAAI auctions, based on 2000 real sales (1997–2026), ranging $2–$16,900 depending on damage and title. Clean-title retail runs 2–3× higher. Check a specific VIN at vincheck.it.com.

Sample size	2000 sales
Median	$925
Typical range (25–75%)	$425–$2,550
Low–High	$2–$16,900

Nissan Altima value by year

Nissan Altima median auction price by year
Year	Median	Sales
2026 Nissan Altima	$10,900	19
2025 Nissan Altima	$7,300	78
2024 Nissan Altima	$5,800	85
2023 Nissan Altima	$5,300	75
2022 Nissan Altima	$3,050	65
2021 Nissan Altima	$2,950	88
2020 Nissan Altima	$2,750	141
2019 Nissan Altima	$2,650	95
2018 Nissan Altima	$1,350	113
2017 Nissan Altima	$1,250	147
2016 Nissan Altima	$800	171
2015 Nissan Altima	$675	240
2014 Nissan Altima	$550	142
2013 Nissan Altima	$500	176
2012 Nissan Altima	$425	98
2011 Nissan Altima	$400	53
2010 Nissan Altima	$325	52
2009 Nissan Altima	$400	45
2008 Nissan Altima	$350	46
2007 Nissan Altima	$275	20
2006 Nissan Altima	$275	18
2005 Nissan Altima	$325	16
2003 Nissan Altima	$300	4
2002 Nissan Altima	$475	2
2001 Nissan Altima	$200	3
1999 Nissan Altima	$275	2
1998 Nissan Altima	$250	2
1997 Nissan Altima	$375	2

Frequently asked questions

How much does a salvage Nissan Altima sell for?

Based on 2000 real Copart and IAAI sales (1997–2026), the median Nissan Altima sold for $925, with the middle 50% between $425 and $2,550. Damage and title state drive the range from $2 to $16,900.

Why is the Nissan Altima cheap at auction?

Salvage auction prices run below retail because most lots have damage, salvage titles, or are dealer-only liquidations. A clean-title Nissan Altima from a private seller typically commands 2–3× the salvage median.

Which year Nissan Altima holds value best at auction?

Median auction prices vary by year — see the year-by-year table below to compare Nissan Altima model years directly.

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