How much does the 2023 Nissan Altima cost?

Prices are up 1.83% year-over-year — a sign of continued demand for this model year.

There are 7,525 listings available, which gives you a meaningful amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $19,556.31, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2023 Nissan Altima a good car?

Yes — the 2023 Nissan Altima earns a 5/5 user rating, and our experts give it a 6.33/10.

The standout strength is Technology at 9/10.

Owners consistently praise the impressive fuel economy, the responsive driving experience, and the quality audio system. The Altima also fits well if you want a comfortable daily driver with a user-friendly cabin and a practical family-sedan setup.

The trade-offs are clear: expert testing points to fairly pedestrian performance and poor visibility, and owners also note that some tech features are missed in lower-spec versions.

In the context of a midsize sedan that’s increasingly focused on comfort and efficiency, the Altima makes the most sense if you value easy commuting and everyday usability over excitement.

With 32.8% of listings marked as good or great deals, you still have room to shop selectively.

Is the 2023 Nissan Altima reliable?

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

The owner feedback also points to a car that feels reliable, cost-effective, and well suited to daily driving over the long term. That kind of language usually reflects a vehicle you can count on for routine use without much drama.

Expert testing adds that Nissan’s CVT is a good one and does a decent job of mimicking a traditional automatic, which supports the sense of dependable everyday operation. The Altima also benefits from standard safety and convenience features that make ownership feel straightforward.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about outright failure and more about whether the car was maintained well and driven in a way that avoided unnecessary wear.

What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Nissan Altima?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 83.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a history report on every candidate, even if the listing looks clean at first glance. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with incomplete service records. Focus your walkaround on visibility-related damage, interior wear, and signs that the car was used heavily in stop-and-go driving.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base trim skips a lot of the equipment you’re likely to want, and the higher trims bring a much more polished look with larger wheels and a more upscale cabin.
• Powertrain: Most versions use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with a CVT; FWD models make 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, while AWD versions make 182 hp and 178 lb-ft. EPA combined fuel economy ranges from 30 mpg to 32 mpg, and the turbocharged version is more powerful with 29 mpg combined.
• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard and includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a driver monitoring system. ProPilot Assist adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and lane-centering assist on higher trims.
• Infotainment: The base trim gets a 5-inch display, while SV and SR move to an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto. A 12.3-inch touchscreen is available on SV and SR and standard on SL and SR VC-Turbo, with wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, and OTA-style connected services features through NissanConnect Services.
• Fuel efficiency: Official EPA combined ratings range from 30 mpg to 32 mpg depending on wheel size and drivetrain, and the turbo model is rated at 29 mpg combined. The test vehicle averaged 27.4 mpg.

Which 2023 Nissan Altima trim should I buy?

The 2023 Nissan Altima is offered in 5 trim levels: Altima S, Altima SV, Altima SR, Altima SL, Altima SR VC-Turbo.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The Altima S is the one to avoid if you want a well-equipped car, because it lacks many of the features you’re likely expecting and comes with only a 5-inch display.
• Sweet-spot trim: The Altima SV is the best value because it adds the 8-inch touchscreen and opens the door to more useful tech and safety upgrades.
• Premium/top trim: The Altima SL is the most luxurious choice, with the 12.3-inch touchscreen standard, Bose audio, ProPilot Assist, and the surround-view camera system.
• Off-road trim: None of the trims are aimed at off-road use, so there isn’t a daily-driver caution to weigh here.

ProPilot Assist is standard on the SL and SR VC-Turbo, and available on the SV, so that’s the safety-package upgrade to watch for if highway driving matters to you.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Nissan Altima?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully without expecting every listing to be a bargain.

• Deal availability: 32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 7,525 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices are up 1.83% year-over-year.
• Clean inventory: 83.2% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,556.31, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2023 Nissan Altima's resale value?

The current average of $21,395 sits slightly above last year's $21,010.

That modest increase suggests the Altima has held value reasonably well in the near term. For a future seller, that’s a sign that demand is still healthy enough to support pricing, especially if your car has clean history and desirable equipment.

The market also appears to reward the features buyers care about most in this segment: comfort, efficiency, and safety. If your Altima is well maintained and equipped with the stronger tech package, it should be easier to position competitively when you sell.

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

Is the 2023 Nissan Altima safe?

The 2023 Altima earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA and a five-star rollover resistance rating, though it gets four-star ratings for front passenger frontal impact safety.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on every version and includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a driver monitoring system. Starting with the SV, you also get rear automatic braking, and the SR adds automatic high-beam headlights.

ProPilot Assist is optional on the SV and standard on the SL and SR VC-Turbo, adding adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and lane-centering assist for highway driving. One important caveat is the updated IIHS side-impact result, where the Altima receives a Poor rating.

Should I buy a 2023 Nissan Altima or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2023 if:

• 32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 83.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices are up 1.83% year-over-year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It adds a larger available 12.3-inch touchscreen and stronger tech appeal.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $18,237, the 2022 costs less than the current year's $21,395 average.
• It offers a wide range of choices with two engines and AWD availability.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $20,483, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $21,395 average.
• It brings an attractive starting price and an upgraded touchscreen display on higher trims.

The bottom line: If you want the best mix of tech, safety, and current-market availability, the 2023 is the strongest all-around pick. If your priority is saving money, the 2022 is the better value play, while the 2024 is the sensible alternative if you want a newer model year without paying the 2023 premium.

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