Nissan Cost to Own
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Across 2 Nissan models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $32,173 for the Altima to $35,851 for the Rogue (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the Rogue is cheapest to fuel at $10,048. New Nissan models include Nissan Maintenance Care.
Nissan models compared
5 years, 75,000 miles, bought new. Total = depreciation + fuel + national-average insurance ($6,410).
| Model | Depreciation | Fuel / energy | 5-yr total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altima | $15,010 | $10,753 | $32,173 |
| Rogue | $19,393 | $10,048 | $35,851 |
— = no citable figure. Insurance varies by driver, location and coverage; see car insurance cost by state.
Nissan maintenance schedule
Nissan's published oil-change interval: rogue: 7,500 miles or 12 months. Nissan Maintenance Care: up to 3 oil changes within 2 years or 24,000 miles. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Nissan doesn't publish service prices.
Nissan Maintenance Care
Term: Up to 3 oil changes within 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first (announced for new 2025 Nissan vehicles; 2026 terms not confirmed on pages opened)
Covers: Oil changes with Genuine Nissan oil and filter, provided through Security+Plus Protection Plans. Excludes Nissan EVs, which are covered separately by EV Carefree+.
Oil changes
Normal: Rogue: 7,500 miles or 12 months. Altima: 10,000 miles or 12 months.
Severe or special conditions: Same as normal: Nissan's 2026 schedule lists the same oil interval for severe conditions on both models
| Interval | Items | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rogue — every 7,500 miles or 12 months |
| 2026 Nissan Rogue Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) |
| Rogue — every 15,000 miles or 24 months |
| 2026 Nissan Rogue Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) |
| Rogue — every 30,000 miles or 48 months |
| 2026 Nissan Rogue Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) |
| Rogue — every 60,000 miles or 96 months |
| 2026 Nissan Rogue Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) |
| Altima — every 10,000 miles or 12 months |
| 2026 Nissan Altima Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) |
| Altima — every 20,000 miles or 24 months |
| 2026 Nissan Altima Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) |
| Altima — every 30,000 miles or 36 months |
| 2026 Nissan Altima Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) |
| Altima — every 60,000 miles or 72 months |
| 2026 Nissan Altima Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) |
| Altima — every 105,000 miles or 126 months |
| 2026 Nissan Altima Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) |
| 105,000 miles or 84 months (first) |
| 2026 Nissan Rogue Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a Nissan?
Across 2 Nissan models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $32,173 for the Altima to $35,851 for the Rogue (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the Rogue is cheapest to fuel at $10,048. New Nissan models include Nissan Maintenance Care.
Is Nissan maintenance expensive?
Nissan's published oil-change interval: rogue: 7,500 miles or 12 months. Nissan Maintenance Care: up to 3 oil changes within 2 years or 24,000 miles. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Nissan doesn't publish service prices.
Sources and method
Each model line follows the same formula as the model pages: depreciation from CarWhere’s used-market study, fuel from EPA ratings × EIA national prices, insurance from NAIC’s national average. Maintenance comes from the manufacturer’s own schedule.
- CarWhere car depreciation by model study — CarWhere Research (data as of 2026-10-25)
- Fuel economy data (vehicles.csv) — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
- Weekly U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices — U.S. Energy Information Administration (week of November 2, 2026)
- Auto Insurance Database Report (average expenditure) — NAIC, via CarWhere state study (2023 data)
- 2026 Nissan Rogue Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) — Nissan
- 2026 Nissan Altima Service & Maintenance Guide — component intervals (maintenance-schedules.nissanusa.com) — Nissan
- New Nissan Maintenance Care service program enhances ownership experience (Nissan USA newsroom, Jul 25 2024) — Nissan