Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Nissan Leaf?
Original MSRP
$31,620
When new
Fair market price
$12,562
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$19,058
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $11,995 · 75th $15,998 · MSRP $31,620
Spread of current 2021 Nissan Leaf listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
29
out of 100
weak leverage
~26 days of national supply — limited negotiating leverage.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
26days of supply
Seller's marketThese sell quickly, so there's typically less room to negotiate — knowing the fair price is your best leverage.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Nissan Leaf inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$29,090–$30,355
Estimated dealer invoice — about $31,620 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $11,995 | $31,620 | $29,090–$30,355 |
| SV | $13,306 | $34,960 | $32,163–$33,562 |
| SL Plus | $15,087 | $43,970 | $40,452–$42,211 |
| s-plus | — | $38,270 | $35,208–$36,739 |
- S
- $11,995
- SV
- $13,306
- SL Plus
- $15,087
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Nissan Leaf.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Remedy: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
Campaign 23V048000 · 02/02/2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
Campaign 23V494000 · 17/07/2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.
Campaign 24V071000 · 02/02/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 4, 2025.
Campaign 25V655000 · 01/10/2025
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2021 Nissan Leaf?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $12,562, within a typical market range of $11,995 to $15,998.
Is the 2021 Nissan Leaf cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $31,620, so a fair used price is roughly $19,058 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Nissan Leaf?
There are about 26 days of national market supply for the 2021 Nissan Leaf — These sell quickly, so there's typically less room to negotiate — knowing the fair price is your best leverage.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Nissan Leaf?
Negotiating leverage rates 29/100 (weak). ~26 days of national supply — limited negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Nissan Leaf?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $29,090–$30,355 — its $31,620 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.