Shopping for a three-year-old sedan in the UAE? Go with the Camry if resale value matters most — it still holds about 80% of its value after three years. Pick the Altima if upfront price matters more — it’s listed around AED 80,000, roughly AED 16,000 less than a same-age Camry. Both are solid. Your priority decides the winner.
The short version
- A 2022 Toyota Camry lists for around AED 96,000; a 2022 Nissan Altima lists for around AED 80,000 — about AED 16,000 apart.
- The Camry holds roughly 80% of its value after three years. The Altima drops faster, saving you money upfront but costing you at resale.
- A three-year-old Camry saves you about AED 46,000 compared to buying new. The Altima saves you about AED 50,000.
- City doesn’t matter much — prices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah are within a couple of percent of each other.
- Accident history hits harder than trim level. A car with minor accident history sits about 9% below a clean one.
What a three-year-old Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima actually cost in the UAE
Let’s start with what you’ll pay. According to CarSwitch listings data (July 2026), a 2022 Camry sits around AED 96,000. A 2022 Altima is closer to AED 80,000. That’s a meaningful gap — about AED 16,000 — and it tracks with the price difference when both cars were new.
The Camry starts at about AED 142,000 new. The Altima starts at about AED 130,000. So the Camry costs more to buy into, but it also bleeds less money over time. A three-year-old Camry saves you roughly AED 46,000 over new. A three-year-old Altima saves you about AED 50,000. Either way, buying used makes a lot of sense for these sedan cars.
How fast each Toyota and Nissan loses value
This is where the Camry pulls ahead clearly. After three years, the Camry still holds about 82% of what a one-year-old example costs (CarSwitch listings data, July 2026). That’s strong for any sedan — and it means you lose less if you sell it later.
The Altima drops faster. Compare the 2021 and 2022 model years: a 2021 Altima lists around AED 67,500, while a 2022 lists around AED 80,000. That’s a steeper year-over-year slide than the Camry, which goes from about AED 87,000 (2021) to AED 96,000 (2022).
“The Camry’s resale strength is one of the most consistent things we see in our listings. Buyers know it, and sellers benefit from it.”
Ramiz Islam, Head of Marketing at CarSwitch
If you plan to keep the car five or six years and then sell, the Camry’s slower value loss can offset its higher purchase price. If you’re buying for a shorter period or just want lower monthly payments, the Altima’s upfront savings are hard to ignore.
Toyota Camry vs Nissan Altima — the numbers side by side
| Model year | Toyota Camry | Nissan Altima | Camry saving vs new | Altima saving vs new |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (3 yrs old) | 96,000 | 79,995 | 45,900 | 49,505 |
| 2021 (5 yrs old) | 86,995 | 67,495 | 54,905 | 62,005 |
| 2020 (6 yrs old) | 79,990 | 65,993 | 61,910 | 63,507 |
| 2017 (9 yrs old) | 34,000 | 35,995 | — | — |
One interesting thing: at the nine-year mark, the two are almost the same price. The 2017 Camry lists around AED 34,000. The 2017 Altima lists around AED 36,000. The Camry’s resale advantage mostly plays out in the first five or six years.
Running costs and real-world ownership in the UAE
Both cars run a four-cylinder petrol engine. Service costs in the UAE are broadly similar — Toyota service centres are everywhere, and Nissan’s network is solid too. Neither car will surprise you with expensive maintenance at three years old.
Mileage tells its own story. A three-year-old Camry on CarSwitch has about 70,000 km on the clock. The Altima is similar — around 68,000 km. Neither is being driven dramatically harder than the other.
One thing that affects both equally: accident history. Across the used cars in Dubai on CarSwitch, a car with minor accident history sits about 9% below a clean one. That’s a bigger gap than the difference between a base and fully loaded trim, which is about 7%. Always check the inspection report before worrying about options.
Which one should you actually buy?
It depends on what you value more.
Pick the Camry if: you want the strongest resale in the sedan class, you plan to own it three-plus years, and you’re comfortable spending around AED 96,000 upfront. Toyota’s reputation in the UAE market isn’t just talk — the numbers back it up.
Pick the Altima if: you want a well-equipped sedan for around AED 80,000 and you’re less concerned about what it’s worth when you sell your car later. The Altima gives you more car for less money right now.
Either way, a three-year-old example is the sweet spot. You skip the steepest first-year drop and still get a car with plenty of life left.
2022 Toyota Camry: AED 96,000 — holds 82% of value after 3 years
2022 Nissan Altima: AED 79,995 — saves AED 49,505 vs buying new
Minor accident history reduces price by about 9% on either car
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The Camry holds value better — about 80% after three years. The Altima costs around AED 16,000 less upfront. If resale matters, go Camry. If upfront savings matter, go Altima.
On CarSwitch, a 2022 Camry lists around AED 96,000. That’s roughly AED 46,000 less than buying new.
A 2022 Altima lists around AED 80,000 on CarSwitch — about AED 50,000 less than the new price of around AED 130,000.
Yes. A car with minor accident history typically sits about 9% below a clean example. That’s a bigger price factor than trim level on these sedans.
