- The 2025 Nissan Versa sees a price increase of $1,060 to $1,190 across trims.
- The subcompact sedan gains standard LED headlights and three prepaid oil changes.
- 2025 may be the final year for the Versa, with its discontinuation expected soon.
Nissan has announced the pricing for the 2025 Versa, a model that remains largely unchanged from its predecessor. However, the subcompact sedan has received a hefty price bump, starting at $17,190 (excluding destination), a significant increase of $1,060 compared to the 2024 model—apparently, inflation isn’t just a rumor.
This price hike means the 2025 Versa temporarily surrenders its title as America’s cheapest new car to the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage, which starts at $16,695. However, the Versa maintains its position as the cheapest available sedan, offering a $605 price advantage over the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4.
But don’t get too attached to these comparisons; the Mirage is on its way out, as Mitsubishi won’t be renewing it for the 2025 model year. So, the Versa will soon reclaim its title as America’s cheapest new car.
Nissan has justified the added cost by introducing LED headlights as standard equipment on the entry-level S and mid-spec SV trims. Additionally, the company has bundled the Nissan Maintenance Care program, offering up to three prepaid oil changes for two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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The pictured model is the flagship Versa SR trim, visually distinguished by the dark chrome grille, 17-inch wheels, black mirrors, and a rear spoiler. Inside, the SR features an 8-inch infotainment (instead of the standard 7-inch unit), four USB ports, a wireless charging pad, heated seats, and a longer list of ADAS compared to the lesser S and SV trims.
Below is a table outlining the prices for the 2025 MY Versa, along with the differences from the 2024 MY:
2025 Nissan Versa
Note: Prices exclude a $1,140 destination and handling fee
Every trim of the Nissan Versa is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine producing 22 hp (91 kW / 124 PS) and 114 lb-ft (154 Nm) of torque, promising a combined fuel efficiency rating of up to 35 mpg. In its most economical guise, the engine is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, while all other trims get the Xtronic CVT sending power to the front axle.
Nissan boasts that it offers three models with a starting MSRP under $22,000—the Versa, Sentra, and Kicks—and three more priced below $30,000, namely the Altima, Leaf, and Rogue.
The 2025 MY might mark the end of the road for the Nissan Versa. According to earlier reports, the entry-level model is anticipated to be phased out of the Nissan lineup, with its production rumored to cease in April 2025. Combined with the recent demise of the Mitsubishi Mirage, the outlook for affordable subcompact cars in the US market appears increasingly bleak.
