Here’s how much a 2020 Nissan GT-R depreciated in six years

Nissan canceled the legendary GT-R a year ago, so if you fancy driving something from the Land of the Rising Sun with a twin-turbocharged V6 and all-wheel drive, you’ll have to shop used. The 2020 GT-R is a good starting point. It’s relatively new, benefiting from the 2017 facelift, and the 600hp Nismo edition has upgraded turbos from the GT3 racing version.

The challenge arises from limited availability. During its 18-year production run, Nissan built approximately 48,000 units of the R35. That equates to less than 2,700 GT-Rs per year for worldwide distribution. Note that the first US-spec GT-R didn’t land until the 2009 model year, and Americans weren’t offered a 2022 edition, further tightening the lineup. That complicates what appears to be a solid six-year depreciation rate of 46.5%. In other words, you’re not likely to find a 2020 GT-R in good condition for a bargain.

To support this, we compared CarEdge’s GT-R resale values ​​to real market prices from Autotrader and other marketplaces, focusing on the 2020 model year. We also compared the Chevy Corvette and Porsche 911 to see if these vehicles hold their value.

AutoEdge estimates that the 2020 Nissan GT-R will depreciate 46.54% over six years. By this calculation, the base Premium trim, with an MSRP of $115,235 (including $1,695 destination charge), should have a resale value of about $61,605. That’s on a model in good condition with 21,500 kilometers driven annually (about 81,000 kilometers for a 6 year old car). The problem is that, based on current market conditions, these are unlikely to exist with a clean history.

There were a few examples Car dealer And AutoGurus for just under $100,000 (but those had multiple previous owners), while most settled in the $130,000 to $150,000 range, a premium over the original sticker price. Autotrader may not be the place everyone shops for a high-end sports car (supercar?), but the results are similar on Bring a trailer And Classic.com.

The same goes for the mid-range Track Edition, although the evidence is minimal. It had a starting price of $147,235 (including freight), but one example sold in October 2025 for $176,000. The depreciation did not apply here either. There is no immediately available pricing information on the Nismo edition of the 2020 GT-R, which had a base price of $212,435 (including destination charge). No one has any idea how second-hand prices might change when the promised Nissan GT-R Hybrid actually comes onto the market.

If you don’t mind spending more than the original sticker price (the 2021 Nissan GT-R also suffers from non-existent depreciation), it may be reasonable to look at sports car alternatives. We’ll focus on numbers rather than drivability differences, but the Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche 911 are natural options.

2020 marked the debut model year of the C8 generation Corvette. At its lowest price, the Corvette Stingray coupe had an MSRP of $61,145 (including shipping). According to AutoEdgethe 2020 Corvette Stingray has lost 47.27% of its original value after 6 years. Based on that estimate, a used version should have a retail value of about $32,242. However, Car dealer shows prices from $52,000 to $55,000, below the original price but nowhere near the depreciation prediction.

With a starting price of $100,350 (including destination charges), the base 2020 Porsche Carrera seemed like a bargain compared to the GT-R from the same year. This model year also marked the launch of the 992 generation, with updated styling and powerplants. CarEdge does not track 911 depreciation, but iSeeCars do. Based on an average of the five- and seven-year projections, the 2020 911 has an estimated six-year depreciation rate of 22.3%, leaving a residual value of 77.7%. Yet, like the GT-R, you won’t find 911s from this model year that reflect this projection. Outside of high mileage examples, the starting price is close to the original MSRP and goes quickly north from there. Appreciation, not depreciation, is the name of the game with the 911, just as it is with the GT-R.