How much does the 2025 Nissan Altima cost?

Prices have softened 10.97% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 8,008 listings available, which suggests you should have a workable range of choices. If you find a listing below $19,657.49, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 Nissan Altima a good car?

Yes — the 2025 Nissan Altima earns a 5/5 user rating and a 5.83/10 expert rating.

The standout strength is Form and function at 8/10.

It stands out as a midsize sedan that still tries to make a case for itself in a market dominated by crossovers and the usual segment leaders. Its strongest appeal is straightforward: it has terrific front seats, available all-wheel drive, and technology that can be competitive on SL and SR Premium Package models. It also brings a stylish design and easy-to-use technology, which helps give it some personality even as the segment around it has become increasingly crowded.

The trade-offs are just as clear: the driving experience is fairly pedestrian, the interior materials feel cheap, and some of its technology is outdated.

For you, that means the Altima makes the most sense if comfort, seating, and available AWD matter more than driving excitement. 34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Nissan Altima reliable?

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

The Altima’s reliability case is tied to its straightforward mechanical setup and its role as a practical daily driver. Nissan equips every version with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a CVT, and the car is described as quiet, decent in acceleration, and generally unremarkable in a way that can be reassuring for everyday use. It also delivers real-world fuel economy that matches the official EPA rating.

Nissan also includes three complimentary oil changes, which helps reduce early ownership costs.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the Altima’s value proposition depends heavily on condition and maintenance history, so a neglected example could be more expensive to live with than the specs suggest.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Nissan Altima?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.5% — 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 interior, infotainment operation, and any signs of hard use, since the cabin materials and tech quality are part of the Altima’s weak spots. If you’re considering an AWD model, make sure the system engages properly and that the car’s maintenance records are complete.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup includes S, SV, SV Special Edition, SR, and SL trim levels. The SR adds 19-inch wheels, sport suspension, brake-induced torque vectoring, and sport-bolstered front seats, while the SV Special Edition adds black wheels, a rear spoiler, and comfort and technology upgrades. The base setup misses worthwhile features such as dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seats, and the 12.3-inch touchscreen.
• Powertrain: Every Altima uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a CVT. Front-wheel-drive models make 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, while AWD models drop to 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. Without AWD, fuel economy should be 31-32 mpg; AWD should get 28 mpg combined.
• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard and includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, automatic rear braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. SL trim adds ProPilot Assist 1.0, a surround-view camera system, and active blind-spot monitoring that can help steer you out of harm’s way.
• Infotainment: The standard setup has an 8-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a six-speaker stereo. SV Special Edition and SL get a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, NissanConnect services, navigation, and a conversational voice assistant.
• Fuel efficiency: The AWD model should get 28 mpg in combined driving, while non-AWD versions should get 31-32 mpg. The test vehicle averaged 28.3 mpg on a mountainous testing loop.

Which 2025 Nissan Altima trim should I buy?

The 2025 Nissan Altima is offered in 5 trim levels: S, SV, SV Special Edition, SR, and SL.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The S is the most stripped-down choice, and it misses the nicer cabin and tech upgrades that make higher trims easier to live with.
• Sweet-spot trim: The SV Special Edition is the one to target if you want the best balance of value and equipment, since it adds black wheels, a rear spoiler, and comfort and technology upgrades.
• Premium/top trim: The SL is the most appealing if you want the best tech and safety content, including the 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone charging, ProPilot Assist 1.0, a surround-view camera system, and active blind-spot monitoring.
• Off-road trim: None of the trims is aimed at off-road use, so there’s no special daily-driver caution here beyond the usual AWD tradeoff.

The SL trim level is also your ticket to the best safety features available for the Altima.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Nissan Altima?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find decent opportunities.

• Deal availability: 34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 8,008 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.97% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 86.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,657.49, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Nissan Altima's resale value?

The current average of $21,389 sits slightly below last year's $24,026.

That price decline suggests the Altima is not holding value as strongly as it did a year ago, which can be a concern if you plan to sell in the near future. For you, that means the market is rewarding buyers more than sellers right now, especially if you’re comparing this sedan against alternatives with stronger long-term demand.

Still, a lower entry price can help offset some depreciation if you buy carefully and keep the car in good condition. The trims with better equipment and stronger appeal should be easier to move later than a bare-bones example.

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 2025 Nissan Altima safe?

The Altima earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, including a rare five-star rollover resistance rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives it Poor ratings in updated side impact protection and front crash prevention tests, and Marginal in an updated moderate offset frontal-impact test.

It earns a 5/10 safety score from our experts.

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on every Altima, and it includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, automatic rear braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. SL trim adds ProPilot Assist 1.0, a surround-view camera system, and active blind-spot monitoring.

The main caveat is that the Altima’s IIHS results are weaker than its NHTSA scores, so you should weigh the standard safety tech against those crash-test shortcomings when shopping used.

Should I buy a 2025 Nissan Altima or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.97% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Nissan adds a value-packed 2025 Altima SV Special Edition Package to the lineup.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $20,229, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $21,389 average.
• It remains a stable, familiar sedan with strong everyday usability.

The bottom line: If you want the newest version with the current-year market softness and the SV Special Edition’s added appeal, the 2025 is the better target. If your priority is saving money up front, the 2024 is the smarter path because it delivers similar core strengths for less.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.