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2012 Nissan Sentra prices in the U.S.
$5,560
Median pre-owned asking price
196 pre-owned listings · Updated October 26, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$4,498 – $6,995 All 196 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$5,560Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 26, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2012 Nissan Sentra in the U.S. is $5,560, based on 196 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2012 Nissan Sentra in the U.S. is $5,560 based on 196 active listings.
196 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 26, 2026 · refreshed daily
Typical: $4,498–$6,995 — the middle half of 196 asking prices
Median $5,560
$2,500 low
$10K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$5,560
Pre-owned median (196)
121,305
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $6,995 at 30K–45K miles and fall to $4,995 over 105K miles — roughly $300 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $2,000About these price differences
The $4,498–$6,995 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2012 Nissan Sentra. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$5,560
$4,498
–
$6,995
196 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 196 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2012 Nissan Sentra listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $5,560
2012 Nissan Sentra
SR
$3,000
VIN 3N1AB6AP7CL695374
−$2,560 · vs all-listings median
2012 Nissan Sentra
SR
$3,495
VIN 3N1AB6AP5CL717551
−$2,065 · vs all-listings median
2012 Nissan Sentra
S
$4,024
VIN 3N1AB6AP7CL644067
−$1,536 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- Trim not specified VIN 3N1AB6AP1CL696777 $3,900 −$1,660 vs median
- SR VIN 3N1AB6AP3CL688700 $5,099 −$461 vs median
- S VIN 3N1AB6AP3CL608845 $4,900 −$660 vs median
- S VIN 3N1AB6AP1CL766147 $4,990 −$570 vs median
- S VIN 3N1AB6AP7CL700329 $4,999 −$561 vs median
- SR VIN 3N1AB6APXCL708764 $5,625 +$65 vs median
- S VIN 3N1AB6AP6CL655836 $6,794 +$1,234 vs median
- SR VIN 3N1AB6AP0CL708711 $7,176 +$1,616 vs median
- SR VIN 3N1AB6AP4CL732946 $7,997 +$2,437 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Nissan Sentra with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 26, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Nissan Sentra in this catalog, the 2012 Ford Focus has the lowest median asking price ($5,587, 474 listings with photos) and the 2012 Mini Hardtop the highest ($6,995, 120 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2012 Nissan Sentra
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 170 listings with photos, catalog median $5,500 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $4,300–$6,800
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$5,663Median asking price · 99 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,500–$6,700
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$625 higher median
2012 Hyundai Elantra
$6,125Median asking price · 266 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,192–$7,995
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$1,495 higher median
2012 Mini Hardtop
$6,995Median asking price · 120 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,885–$8,195
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$87 higher median
2012 Ford Focus
$5,587Median asking price · 474 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,462–$6,995
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Sentra All trims | see price overview above | $4,300–$6,800 | 170 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $5,999 | $4,900–$7,879 | 304 |
| 2012 Kia Forte All trims | $5,663 | $4,500–$6,700 | 99 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $6,125 | $5,192–$7,995 | 266 |
| 2012 Mini Hardtop All trims | $6,995 | $5,885–$8,195 | 120 |
| 2012 Ford Focus All trims | $5,587 | $4,462–$6,995 | 474 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2012 Nissan Sentra: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $300 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 196
Median asking price $5,560
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30K–45K miles | 5 listings | $6,995 | $6,995–$8,499 |
| 60K–75K miles | 6 listings | $6,997 | $6,844–$7,375 |
| 75K–90K miles | 18 listings | $6,967 | $5,914–$7,625 |
| 90K–105K miles | 36 listings | $6,144 | $5,149–$7,542 |
| Over 105K miles | 123 listings | $4,995 | $4,006–$5,995 |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2012 Nissan Sentra: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2012 Nissan Sentra factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2012 Nissan Sentra is $5,495 (October 2026) — up 9.9% from $4,998 in November 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $5,495 | $4,250–$6,936 | 179 |
| September 2026 | $5,980 | $4,620–$6,993 | 190 |
| August 2026 | $5,890 | $4,514–$6,995 | 177 |
| July 2026 | $5,792 | $4,500–$6,995 | 182 |
| June 2026 | $5,620 | $4,280–$6,999 | 150 |
| May 2026 | $5,497 | $4,280–$6,793 | 130 |
| April 2026 | $5,829 | $4,906–$6,875 | 139 |
| March 2026 | $5,199 | $3,999–$6,394 | 194 |
| February 2026 | $4,999 | $3,999–$6,484 | 158 |
| January 2026 | $4,999 | $3,999–$6,412 | 164 |
| December 2025 | $5,499 | $4,595–$6,777 | 149 |
| November 2025 | $4,998 | $3,999–$6,000 | 118 |
2012 Nissan Sentra prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2012 Nissan Sentra for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 26, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 36 more state markets
Colorado
Typical asking price
$5,992
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 20
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Minnesota
Typical asking price
$6,384
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Mississippi
Typical asking price
$5,992
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New York
Typical asking price
$5,142
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 20
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Carolina
Typical asking price
$5,450
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Washington
Typical asking price
$4,995
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 26
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Delaware
Typical asking price
$6,995
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kentucky
Typical asking price
$6,100
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maryland
Typical asking price
$4,672
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 20
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Missouri
Typical asking price
$5,510
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 22
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Utah
Typical asking price
$5,492
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arizona
Typical asking price
$5,750
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 27
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Idaho
Typical asking price
$4,900
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Massachusetts
Typical asking price
$5,395
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 18
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nevada
Typical asking price
$5,299
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oklahoma
Typical asking price
$5,775
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arkansas
Typical asking price
$5,035
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Connecticut
Typical asking price
$5,294
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Iowa
Typical asking price
$5,350
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Hampshire
Typical asking price
$6,989
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$5,995
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Rhode Island
Typical asking price
$4,995
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Tennessee
Typical asking price
$5,950
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 29
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Alabama
Typical asking price
$4,994
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kansas
Typical asking price
$7,498
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Louisiana
Typical asking price
$5,802
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Michigan
Typical asking price
$5,165
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nebraska
Typical asking price
$6,997
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Mexico
Typical asking price
$6,710
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Vermont
Typical asking price
$18,829
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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What does this map show?
The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.
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Listed this year counts every 2012 Nissan Sentra first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Nissan Sentra years
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2011
Nissan Sentra
Typical asking price
$5,050
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2013
Nissan Sentra
Typical asking price
$6,513
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2027 $25,824 Median
- 2026 $25,459 Median
- 2025 $19,343 Median
- 2024 $18,018 Median
- 2023 $18,642 Median
- 2022 $16,990 Median
- 2021 $15,407 Median
- 2020 $14,912 Median
- 2019 $9,999 Median
- 2018 $9,486 Median
- 2017 $8,950 Median
- 2016 $7,995 Median
- 2015 $6,999 Median
- 2014 $6,788 Median
- 2013 $6,513 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$99
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $556 down
Amount financed
$5,004
Total interest
$936
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2012 Nissan Sentra prices range from $2,500 to $10,000?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $4,498 and $6,995 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2012 Nissan Sentra?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $300 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2012 Nissan Sentra are for sale right now?
196 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2012 Nissan Sentra?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 196 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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