How much does the 2024 Nissan Altima cost?

Prices have softened 9.71% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 9,732 listings available, which suggests solid inventory availability. If you find a listing below $19,786.20, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2024 Nissan Altima a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Nissan Altima earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Cost effectiveness at 9/10.

The Altima’s appeal is rooted in its comfortable cabin, useful technology, and strong value positioning. It also offers available all-wheel drive, which broadens its usefulness if you deal with changing weather or want extra traction.

The trade-offs are clear: performance is adequate rather than exciting, and the cabin materials are not especially impressive. The Bose stereo is also a weak point.

With 33.5% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have a decent chance of finding a competitively priced example.

Is the 2024 Nissan Altima reliable?

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

The Altima’s overall pitch is durability through practicality: it’s a familiar midsize sedan with a comfort-first layout, straightforward controls, and a value-oriented ownership proposition. Its standard equipment and broad trim spread also suggest a car designed to serve everyday needs without much fuss.

Its powertrain is described as adequate and its transmission is tuned for efficiency, which supports easy daily use. The cost-effectiveness notes also point to a three-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year limited powertrain warranty.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that a higher-mileage example may show wear in the cabin and drivability before it shows major mechanical trouble.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Nissan Altima?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because accident-free listings are not the same as problem-free listings. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on the cabin, electronics, and how the transmission and brakes feel in normal driving. Pay close attention to trim-specific equipment so you know whether the car has the features you expect.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base S trim uses a smaller 7-inch screen, while most other trims get an 8-inch display. The S also misses the wireless phone charger.
• Powertrain: The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder makes 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, while the VC-Turbo version makes 248 hp and 273 lb-ft. The standard setup is efficient, with 26 mpg city, 36 highway, and 30 combined when paired with AWD in the test description.
• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360 includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-departure warning. ProPilot Assist is available on SV trims and standard on SL and SR VC-Turbo models.
• Infotainment: Most trims use an 8-inch touchscreen, while the base S gets a 7-inch screen and higher trims can get a 12.3-inch display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available only with the largest screen.
• Fuel efficiency: The standard setup returns 26 mpg city, 36 highway, and 30 combined. The VC-Turbo with FWD returns 25 mpg city, 34 highway, and 29 combined.

Which 2024 Nissan Altima trim should I buy?

The 2024 Nissan Altima is offered in 4 trim levels: S, SV, SR, and SL.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The S is the value entry point, but it uses the smaller 7-inch screen and skips the wireless phone charger.
• Sweet-spot trim: The SV is the best balance if you want a more complete feature set without jumping to the pricier upper trims.
• Premium/top trim: The SL is the most upscale mainstream choice, adding the larger 12.3-inch display, NissanConnect, ProPilot Assist, and a 360-degree surround-view monitor.
• Off-road trim: The SR VC-Turbo is the performance-oriented choice, but its stronger engine is not available with AWD.

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard, and ProPilot Assist is standard on SL and SR VC-Turbo models.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Nissan Altima?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop patiently but still move quickly on the right car.

• Deal availability: 33.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 9,732 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.71% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 86.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,786.20, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Nissan Altima's resale value?

The current average of $20,383 sits slightly below last year's $22,575.

That price decline suggests the market has softened, which can help you buy more affordably today. For a future seller, it also means you should be realistic about appreciation: this is a value-oriented sedan in a shrinking segment, so resale will likely depend more on condition, mileage, and equipment than on scarcity alone.

The good news is that demand should remain steady for well-kept examples with the right mix of comfort and safety features. Strong ownership satisfaction can also help support buyer interest when it’s time to 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 2024 Nissan Altima safe?

The 2024 Altima managed a five-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), though it scored only four out of five stars in the overall frontal crash test and driver-side barrier crash test. The 2024 model has not been awarded the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation because of poor performance in the organization’s updated side-impact test.

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

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard, and it includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-departure warning. ProPilot Assist is available on SV trims and standard on SL and SR VC-Turbo models, and those upper trims also add a 360-degree surround-view monitor and traffic-sign recognition.

The main safety caveat is that the updated IIHS side-impact result is a real concern, so you should weigh the Altima’s strong standard driver-assistance coverage against that crash-test shortcoming.

Should I buy a 2024 Nissan Altima or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 33.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.71% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It combines available AWD, strong value, and improved safety tech.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $21,348, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $20,383 average.
• It emphasizes comfort and strong fuel economy.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $21,313, the 2025 costs more than the current year's $20,383 average.
• It adds a value-packed special edition package.

The bottom line: If you want the best mix of price, value, and current-market availability, the 2024 is the primary pick. If you’re shopping strictly on budget, the 2023 and 2025 both cost more on average, so the 2024 is the cleaner value play unless you find a standout deal on a nearby year.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.