How much does the 2024 Nissan Altima cost?

Prices have softened 9.35% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 9,710 listings available, which suggests you should have room to compare prices and equipment.

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 comes from its attractive starting price, available all-wheel drive, and a robust suite of standard safety features. It also offers a comfortable ride and spacious interior, which fits well if you want a practical midsize sedan rather than something sporty.

The trade-offs are clear: performance is adequate rather than exciting, and the cabin materials can feel unimpressive in places. If you value comfort, value, and everyday usability over driving thrills, the Altima makes sense.

Deal availability: 33.0% of listings are 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 is described as a stable, time-tested sedan with a comfortable interior and a well-rounded ownership proposition. Its value story is reinforced by a three-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year limited powertrain warranty.

Its performance is adequate, and the CVT is tuned to manage power smoothly, though the engine can get noisy under harder acceleration. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about outright durability and more about whether the specific car has been maintained well and driven gently.

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

Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because accident-free status is not the same as a clean mechanical record. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with AWD, since you’ll want to confirm that the drivetrain, brakes, and cabin electronics are in good shape. Focus on interior condition too, because the cabin materials are a known weak point.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base S trim has a smaller 7-inch screen, while higher trims get more equipment and a more upscale feel. The SL trim adds chrome exterior details and more premium content, but the cabin materials still may not impress you.
• Powertrain: The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder makes 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque, with roughly 7.5-second zero-to-60 acceleration. The VC-Turbo engine makes 248 hp and 273 lb-ft, but it is not available with AWD.
• 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. The SL and SR VC-Turbo also add a 360-degree surround-view monitor and traffic-sign recognition.
• 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. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and wireless versions are available only with the largest screen.
• Fuel efficiency: The AWD setup returns 26 mpg city, 36 highway, 30 combined. With the VC-Turbo and FWD, it 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:

• Base trim: The S is the value play, but it comes with the smaller 7-inch screen and misses some of the nicer tech and convenience upgrades found higher up the range.
• Sweet-spot trim: The SV is the best balance if you want a more complete daily driver, and it can be equipped with AWD and ProPilot Assist.
• Premium/top trim: The SL is the most upscale mainstream choice, with the 12.3-inch display, NissanConnect, ProPilot Assist, and added safety tech like the surround-view monitor and traffic-sign recognition.
• Off-road trim: None of the trims are aimed at off-road use, so you should skip that idea entirely for this sedan.

ProPilot Assist is standard on the SL and SR VC-Turbo, and available on the SV.

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

This is a moderate buyer’s market, so you can shop selectively without expecting every listing to be a bargain.

• Deal availability: 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 9,710 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.35% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 86.4% 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 $20,483 sits slightly below last year's $22,597.

That price decline suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you buy at a more favorable point. For a future seller, that also means resale value may depend heavily on condition, trim, and equipment rather than broad market momentum.

Because the Altima still has strong value appeal and broad shopper interest, well-kept examples should remain easier to move than neglected ones. Higher-spec trims with desirable features may hold attention better than plain, worn examples.

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 earned only four-star ratings in frontal crash and driver-side barrier crash tests.

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. The SL and SR VC-Turbo trims also add a 360-degree surround-view monitor and traffic-sign recognition.

One caution is that the 2024 model did not repeat the Top Safety Pick+ result earned by the 2022 Altima, due to poor performance in the updated IIHS side-impact test.

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:

• 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.35% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It combines available AWD, strong value, and a broad standard safety suite.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $21,395, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $20,483 average.
• It emphasizes comfort and strong fuel economy.

Consider the 2025 if:

• At $21,260, the 2025 costs more than the current year's $20,483 average.
• It adds the SV Special Edition Package and more tech appeal.

The bottom line: If you want the best mix of price, safety equipment, and everyday usability, the 2024 is the smart default. If you’re shopping strictly on price, a well-kept 2023 or a discounted 2025 may still be worth comparing, but the 2024 gives you the clearest value case right now.

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