# Used 2016 Nissan Sentra prices

> The average asking price for a used 2016 Nissan Sentra is $8,400, with 105,731 miles on average, across 222 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2016) · [all Nissan Sentra model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra.md)

- Average asking price: $8,400 (median $7,997)
- Average miles: 105,731
- For sale now: 222
- Average days listed: 73 (of 179 with a listing date)

## 2016 Nissan Sentra prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $7,874 | 106,718 | 28 | 75 |
| Virginia | $8,498 | 95,841 | 20 | 101 |
| Texas | $7,164 | 112,720 | 19 | 88 |
| Florida | $8,036 | 112,771 | 12 | 25 |
| North Carolina | $8,246 | 109,235 | 11 | 32 |
| Georgia | $7,078 | 130,432 | 10 | 47 |
| Pennsylvania | $9,157 | 88,591 | 10 | 107 |
| New Jersey | $8,318 | 95,327 | 9 | 137 |
| Illinois | $8,724 | 106,471 | 9 | 80 |
| Ohio | $8,774 | 105,113 | 8 | 30 |
| Hawaii | $10,562 | 112,244 | 6 | 193 |
| Tennessee | $8,890 | 117,550 | 6 | 447 |
| Colorado | $8,414 | 102,608 | 5 | 24 |
| Connecticut | $9,897 | 84,632 | 5 | 40 |

## Other Nissan Sentra years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2027](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2027.md) | $26,017 | 11 | 20,588 |
| [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2026.md) | $25,280 | 1,658 | 3,403 |
| [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2025.md) | $19,632 | 32,898 | 3,897 |
| [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2024.md) | $18,084 | 49,585 | 3,623 |
| [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2023.md) | $18,198 | 48,124 | 1,164 |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2022.md) | $16,651 | 60,923 | 777 |
| [2021](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2021.md) | $15,280 | 70,225 | 688 |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2020.md) | $14,683 | 73,801 | 488 |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2019.md) | $10,523 | 90,714 | 764 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2018.md) | $10,139 | 95,261 | 331 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2017.md) | $9,352 | 97,754 | 400 |
| **2016** | $8,400 | 105,731 | 222 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2015.md) | $7,741 | 106,527 | 252 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2014.md) | $7,165 | 108,277 | 201 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2013.md) | $6,584 | 113,490 | 153 |
| [2012](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2012.md) | $5,520 | 126,257 | 98 |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2011.md) | $5,675 | 128,497 | 67 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2010.md) | $5,033 | 124,285 | 58 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2009.md) | $5,013 | 119,062 | 40 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2008.md) | $4,889 | 136,030 | 31 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2007.md) | $5,005 | 133,407 | 21 |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2006.md) | $5,007 | 126,367 | 9 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2005.md) | $4,800 | 147,792 | 8 |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2004.md) | $5,571 | 113,523 | 6 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2002.md) | $6,430 | 105,135 | 3 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2001.md) | $3,247 | 159,046 | 3 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2000.md) | $7,480 | 64,000 | 1 |
| [1998](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/1998.md) | $15,490 | 195 | 1 |
| [1991](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/1991.md) | $10,996 | 72,012 | 3 |

## Recalls · 6

NHTSA, this model year.

- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH (Mar 3, 2021): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles.  The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
- AIR BAGS (Apr 13, 2017): 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 passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING (Jun 29, 2016): 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 terminal pin too large to maintain a connection with the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING (Jun 15, 2016): 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 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016.  The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION (Apr 26, 2016): Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016.  The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).  The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a CRS is in the seat.
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION (Apr 26, 2016): 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 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles.  In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied.  As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

## Used 2016 Nissan Sentra prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2016 Nissan Sentra?

Used 2016 Nissan Sentras for sale at U.S. dealers ask $8,400 on average (half ask less than $7,997), across 222 cars. The cars for sale have 105,731 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### Where is a used 2016 Nissan Sentra cheapest?

Among states with at least 10 for sale, Georgia has the lowest average asking price, $7,078 across 10 cars with 130,432 miles on average, and Pennsylvania the highest, $9,157 across 10 with 88,591 miles on average. Part of a gap between states is mileage and trim, not the state.

### How long are used 2016 Nissan Sentras for sale?

The 179 for sale with a listing date have been listed 73 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### How does the 2016 Nissan Sentra compare with the 2015 and 2017?

The 2016 asks $8,400 on average with 105,731 miles; the 2015 asks $7,741 with 106,527 miles, and the 2017 asks $9,352 with 97,754 miles.

### Does the 2016 Nissan Sentra have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2016 Nissan Sentra. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

## More

- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
- Free alerts for new listings and price drops: https://ottoquest.com/deals

Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

---

OttoQuest · [this page](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-sentra/2016). Prices are asking prices of cars for sale in the U.S. and recorded sold prices; a guide to the price, not to a car's condition.