How much does the 2022 Nissan Altima cost?

Prices have softened 8.85% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 4,662 listings available, which suggests healthy inventory for shoppers comparing trims and prices.

If you find a listing below $18,118.39, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2022 Nissan Altima a good car?

Yes — the 2022 Nissan Altima earns a 4.83/5 user rating and a 7.5/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Safety at 9/10.

Owners consistently praise the Altima for its impressive performance, fuel economy, and spacious interiors. They also like the updated technology, including remote start and heated seats, while some wish for more luxury touches such as a power driver's seat and additional radio options.

From an expert perspective, the Altima gives you a wide range of choices with two engines and available front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The trade-offs are clear: the base engine is underwhelming, the more powerful VC-Turbo is not available with AWD, and there is no hybrid option.

For you, that means the Altima makes the most sense if you want a well-rounded midsize sedan with strong safety and broad trim coverage rather than a class-leading performance or efficiency standout. With 31.2% of listings marked as good or great deals, there is still room to shop selectively.

Is the 2022 Nissan Altima reliable?

Owners rate it 4.83/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a car people trust for everyday use, with repeated praise for its dependable feel, strong fuel economy, and comfortable, trouble-free ownership experience. The expert evaluation also emphasizes that the Altima is well put together, with a quiet cabin and a smooth, composed ride that supports confidence over time.

You also get a practical ownership advantage from the way the car is engineered and equipped, since the Altima is designed to deliver comfort and efficiency without feeling fragile or overly complicated. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that a neglected example could erase those strengths, so condition and maintenance history matter more than the badge alone.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 Nissan Altima?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 79.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not guarantee a clean individual car. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you are considering a higher-mileage example or one with optional equipment. Focus on overall condition, signs of wear in the cabin, and whether the features you want are actually present on the trim you are shopping.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base S trim is the most stripped-down version, with a smaller 7-inch touchscreen and fewer convenience features than the higher trims. Lower trims also do not have the same premium look and feel as the upper versions.
• Powertrain: You get a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, or a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo with 248 hp and 273 lb-ft. The base engine can feel slow, while the VC-Turbo brings stronger performance but is not available with AWD.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, forward-collision warning, automatic high beams, driver-attention warning, Rear View Monitor, rear door alert, and hill-start assist. Starting with the SV trim, Safety Shield 360 adds rear automatic braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, and a rear sonar system. The base S can add a Driver Assist package.
• Infotainment: The S gets a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, voice recognition, Siri Eyes Free, hands-free text messaging, and a six-speaker audio system. Other trims upgrade to an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an advanced drive-assist display. Starting with SL, you also get a nine-speaker Bose system, navigation, connected services, and remote engine start with intelligent climate control.
• Fuel efficiency: Combined fuel economy ranges from 32 mpg for the 2.5-liter engine with FWD to 29 mpg for the VC-Turbo with FWD. In testing, the Altima averaged 33.3 mpg.

Which 2022 Nissan Altima trim should I buy?

The 2022 Nissan Altima is offered in 5 trim levels: S, SV, SR, SL, and Platinum.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The S is the most basic choice, and it lacks the richer cabin presentation and upgraded tech found higher up the range. It also misses the standard Safety Shield 360 equipment that starts on the SV.
• Sweet-spot trim: The SV is the best value for most shoppers because it adds Safety Shield 360, the larger infotainment setup, and the more useful everyday convenience features without pushing into luxury pricing.
• Premium/top trim: The SL and Platinum bring the most upscale experience, with the SL adding Bose audio, navigation, connected services, and remote engine start with intelligent climate control.
• Off-road trim: The SR with the Midnight Edition package is the style play, but it is not the best choice if you want the most practical daily-driver value.

Safety Shield 360 begins with the SV trim, so if safety tech matters to you, that is the key cutoff to watch.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 Nissan Altima?

This is a moderate buyer's market, so you can shop selectively without expecting deep distress pricing.

• Deal availability: 31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,662 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.85% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 79.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $18,118.39, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 Nissan Altima's resale value?

The current average of $18,237 sits slightly below last year's $20,007.

That price movement suggests the Altima has softened enough to help you buy in at a more favorable point, but it also means future resale gains may be limited if the broader market stays soft. If you plan to sell later, the strongest examples will be the ones with clean history, desirable equipment, and strong condition. Higher-mileage or fleet-adjacent examples may face more pressure when it is your turn to list.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.83/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Nissan Altima safe?

The 2022 Nissan Altima earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, with five-star ratings in front crash protection, side crash protection, and rollover resistance. It also earns IIHS's Top Safety Pick+ designation.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Nissan gives most versions a strong standard safety suite, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, forward-collision warning, automatic high beams, driver-attention warning, Rear View Monitor, rear door alert, and hill-start assist. Starting with the SV trim, Safety Shield 360 adds rear automatic braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, and a rear sonar system. The base S can be equipped with an optional Driver Assist package that adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, and a rear sonar system.

The Altima also earns Good ratings in all six IIHS crash tests, which is a strong sign of crashworthiness. The main caveat is that the base trim does not get Safety Shield 360 as standard, so you should verify the exact equipment on any used example you are considering.

Should I buy a 2022 Nissan Altima or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 79.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.85% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.83/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2022 expands Midnight Edition availability to the SR trim with the base engine.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $16,764, the 2021 costs less than the current year's $18,237 average.
• It offers style, comfort, and innovative tech with a reliable-sedan appeal.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $21,395, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $18,237 average.
• It adds a more modern infotainment setup with a larger touchscreen and wireless connectivity.

The bottom line: You should buy the 2022 if you want the best balance of price, safety, and trim variety in this group. If your priority is spending less, the 2021 is the smarter value play. If you want newer tech and are willing to pay more, the 2023 is the upgrade path.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.