Used 2024 Nissan Altima for SaleNationwide

How much does the 2024 Nissan Altima cost?

Prices have softened 8.27% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 9,742 listings available, which gives you a healthy amount of inventory to compare.

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 starts with an attractive starting price and an impressive array of standard safety tech. It also offers available all-wheel drive and an upgraded touchscreen display on higher trims, which helps it stay relevant if you want a practical sedan rather than an SUV.

The trade-offs are clear: performance is pedestrian, and material quality is unimpressive. The Bose stereo is also lacking, so you should not expect a premium audio experience even on better-equipped versions.

The market looks supportive, with 36.0% of listings priced as good or great deals.

Is the 2024 Nissan Altima reliable?

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

The Altima’s reliability case is built around its familiar, settled character and its practical, easy-to-live-with design. The expert review also points to comfortable seating, straightforward controls, and a time-tested sedan formula that should feel low-stress in daily use.

Its powertrain is described as adequate rather than exciting, but the CVT manages power smoothly enough for relaxed driving. Nissan also backs the car with a three-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year limited powertrain warranty.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that a well-worn example may show its age in cabin quality and drivetrain refinement before it shows major mechanical trouble.

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

Accident-free inventory is solid at 85.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a vehicle history report on any car you’re considering, even if the listing looks clean. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that checks the cabin materials, infotainment operation, and how smoothly the transmission and brakes behave in normal driving. Focus on condition, because the Altima’s value proposition depends heavily on finding one that still feels well kept.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The S is the simplest version, with a smaller screen and fewer conveniences, while higher trims add more polish and equipment. The SL brings chrome exterior details, a larger touchscreen, and more upscale tech, but the cabin materials still may not feel truly premium.
• Powertrain: Most versions use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, while the SR VC-Turbo adds a 2.0-liter variable-compression engine with 248 hp and 273 lb-ft. The turbo engine is more powerful, but it is not available with AWD.
• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard and 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 and standard on SL and SR VC-Turbo, and those trims also add a 360-degree surround-view monitor and traffic-sign recognition.
• Infotainment: Most trims get an 8-inch touchscreen, while the base S uses a 7-inch screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available only with the largest 12.3-inch display, which is standard on SL and SR VC-Turbo.
• Fuel efficiency: The standard engine with AWD is rated at 26 mpg city, 36 highway, 30 combined, while the VC-Turbo with FWD returns 25 mpg city, 34 highway, 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:

• S: This is the value play if you want the lowest entry price and can live with the smaller 7-inch screen and fewer conveniences. It gives you the Altima’s core strengths without paying for extras you may not need.
• SV: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it opens the door to AWD and adds more flexibility without jumping too far up the price ladder. It also can be equipped with ProPilot Assist, which makes it a smart middle ground.
• SR: Choose this if you want the more powerful VC-Turbo engine and a sportier setup, but keep in mind that the turbo engine cannot be paired with AWD.
• SL: This is the most feature-rich choice, with the 12.3-inch display, NissanConnect, ProPilot Assist, and extra safety tech. It makes sense if you want the most complete Altima experience.

Safety-package note: ProPilot Assist is available on SV and standard on SL and SR VC-Turbo, while the 360-degree surround-view monitor and traffic-sign recognition are limited to SL and SR VC-Turbo.

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 carefully and still find worthwhile deals.

• Deal availability: 36.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 9,742 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.27% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 85.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,779, 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 $19,882 sits slightly below last year's $21,675.

That softer pricing suggests the Altima is already carrying some depreciation pressure, which can work in your favor if you’re buying now. For a future seller, it also means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and trim choice rather than on broad market momentum alone.

Because the model still has strong practical appeal, a clean, well-equipped example should remain easier to move than a neglected one. Higher trims with desirable tech and safety features may also hold buyer interest better than a bare-bones version.

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 Nissan Altima earns five-star overall ratings from NHTSA, though it also earns four-star ratings in the overall frontal crash test and driver-side barrier crash 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 and standard on SL and SR VC-Turbo, and those trims also add a 360-degree surround-view monitor and traffic-sign recognition.

The main caveat is the Altima’s poor performance in the IIHS updated side-impact test, which kept it from matching the earlier Top Safety Pick+ result earned by the prior model year.

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:

• 36.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 85.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.27% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It keeps the Altima relevant with standard safety tech, available AWD, and an upgraded touchscreen on higher trims.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $20,808, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $19,882 average.
• It emphasizes comfort, easy-to-use tech, and strong safety ratings.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $21,028, the 2025 costs more than the current year's $19,882 average.
• It adds a value-packed SV Special Edition Package and keeps AWD as a useful differentiator.

The bottom line: If you want the best mix of price, safety tech, and everyday usability, the 2024 is the primary year to target. If you’re especially price-sensitive, shop the cleanest 2024 example you can find before moving up to a pricier nearby year.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.