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All trims
$5,999Median asking price · 278 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,500–$7,610
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2012 Nissan Sentra
VIN
3N1BB6AP4CL686815
Market price for this build
$6,743
4 comparable listings
No longer listed since around Feb 7, 2026
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Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of November 3, 2026Below market
$5,297
Middle of range
$6,743
Above market
$8,341
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3N1BB6AP4CL686815Engine
2.5L · V4
Horsepower
200
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
NISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
26
MPG
City
23
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
$1,790
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Nissan Sentra likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$8,950
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$22,750
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearOverall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD
Model-level data for the 2012 Nissan Sentra from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Nissan Sentra over the last 6 months — the market softened $630 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $5,620 |
| July 2026 | $5,795 |
| August 2026 | $5,840 |
| September 2026 | $5,980 |
| October 2026 | $5,335 |
| November 2026 | $4,990 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of November 3, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Nissan Sentra in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has the lowest median asking price ($5,664, 425 listings with photos) and the 2012 Mini Hardtop the highest ($7,064, 114 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 3, 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
$5,199Comparison catalog median · 170 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $4,297–$6,900
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$5,950Median asking price · 91 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,800–$6,969
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2012 Hyundai Elantra
All trims
$6,450Median asking price · 260 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,086–$7,995
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$1,865 higher median
2012 Mini Hardtop
All trims
$7,064Median asking price · 114 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,900–$8,195
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$465 higher median
2012 Chevrolet Cruze
All trims
$5,664Median asking price · 425 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,499–$7,000
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Sentra All trims | $5,199 | $4,297–$6,900 | 170 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $5,999 | $4,500–$7,610 | 278 |
| 2012 Kia Forte All trims | $5,950 | $4,800–$6,969 | 91 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $6,450 | $5,086–$7,995 | 260 |
| 2012 Mini Hardtop All trims | $7,064 | $5,900–$8,195 | 114 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze All trims | $5,664 | $4,499–$7,000 | 425 |
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: November 3, 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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Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 22,624 | $25,870 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 4,382 | $25,308 | 98% | 1,395 mi |
| 2025 | 5,486 | $19,525 | 75% | 31,219 mi |
| 2024 | 4,428 | $17,998 | 70% | 48,659 mi |
| 2023 | 1,509 | $18,483 | 71% | 46,575 mi |
| 2022 | 1,120 | $16,840 | 65% | 61,761 mi |
| 2021 | 824 | $15,196 | 59% | 73,229 mi |
| 2020 | 636 | $14,743 | 57% | 73,165 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
