What was the Nikon D5500 Original Price?
- Nathaniel Stephan
- November 25, 2025
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The Nikon D5500 original price in 2015 was $899.95 for the body only and $999.95 with the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II kit lens.
The D5300 it replaced was $899.95 with the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR. It’s hard to compare them because of the change in the lens.
The D5600 was $999.95 with the same lens as the D5300.
Those prices included a EN-EL14a battery and MH-24 charger.
An SD memory card for the Nikon D5500 was not included. A compatible one can be found for around $15.
How much is a Nikon D5300 worth?
Based on sold listings on eBay, a Nikon D5500 with the kit lens can be found for less than $400.
What is nice is how good of a value Nikon F-mount lenses currently are. There are great lenses for the Nikon D5500.
Price adjusted for inflation
Adjusting the Nikon D5500 for inflation, $899.95 in January of 2015 is equivalent to $1,250.73 in September of 2025.
The $999.95 is equivalent to $1,389.7.
That’s close to what a Nikon Z5 with the Nikon Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 kit lens costs.
