How much does the 2025 Nissan Altima cost?

Prices have softened 12.15% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 7,971 listings available, which suggests healthy inventory for you to compare trims and prices.

If you find a listing below $19,652.77, 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 — you’re looking at a model with a 5/5 user rating and a 5.83/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Form and function at 8/10.

The Altima’s appeal comes from its stylish design, comfortable interior, and especially its supportive front seats, which make it a sensible pick for long drives. It also offers a quiet cabin and a smooth, easygoing driving experience, so it fits you well if you want a relaxed midsize sedan rather than something sporty.

The trade-offs are clear: performance is fairly pedestrian, and the interior materials and technology trail some rivals. If you want a comfortable daily driver with a practical layout and available AWD, it still makes sense to consider.

Good and great deals percentage: 33.4%

Is the 2025 Nissan Altima reliable?

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

The Altima’s overall pitch leans on comfort, practicality, and a straightforward powertrain rather than complexity. Its 2.5-liter four-cylinder and CVT setup are described as smooth and unobtrusive, and the car’s real-world fuel economy lines up well with its official rating. Nissan also includes three complimentary oil changes, which helps soften early ownership costs.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the car’s value proposition depends heavily on condition and trim, so you’ll want to make sure maintenance has been kept up and the vehicle hasn’t been neglected.

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

Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because a clean listing percentage doesn’t replace a proper records review. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with visible wear. Focus on cabin condition, infotainment usability, and whether the car’s features match the trim you expect.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup includes S, SV, SV Special Edition, SR, and SL trim levels. The base setup is light on upscale features, while the SL brings the most advanced safety equipment. The SR adds sport-oriented hardware, but the interior can still feel basic without the right package.
• Powertrain: Every model uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a CVT. Front-wheel drive delivers 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, while AWD drops output slightly to 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is strongest without AWD, at 31-32 mpg, while AWD is rated at 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. The SL trim adds ProPilot Assist 1.0, a surround-view camera system, and active blind-spot monitoring.
• Infotainment: The standard system uses an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a six-speaker stereo. Higher trims 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 return 28 mpg combined, while the front-wheel-drive version should get 31-32 mpg. The AWD test vehicle averaged 28.3 mpg in real-world driving.

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 keeps things simple, and you give up the more advanced safety and tech upgrades found higher up the range.
• Sweet-spot trim: The SV Special Edition is the one to watch because it adds black wheels, a rear spoiler, and comfort and technology upgrades that make the car feel more complete.
• Premium/top trim: The SL is the best choice if you want the most advanced safety and convenience features, including ProPilot Assist 1.0, a surround-view camera system, and the better infotainment setup.
• Off-road trim: None of the trims are aimed at off-road use, so this isn’t a factor for typical daily driving.

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard across the lineup, but the SL is the trim that gets the best safety features available.

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

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory and enough price softness to make comparison shopping worthwhile.

• Deal availability: 33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 7,971 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.15% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 87.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,652.77, 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 $21,260 sits slightly below last year's $24,201.

That price decline suggests the Altima is in a softer resale position than it was a year ago, which can help you as a buyer but may limit what a future seller can ask. If you plan to own it for a while, the current market gives you a better entry point than last year’s pricing.

For resale, the biggest advantage is that the Altima still has broad appeal as a comfortable, practical sedan. The downside is that its value equation is under pressure from rivals with stronger tech, hybrid options, and broader market appeal.

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 five-star rollover resistance rating.

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

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard, 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. The SL trim adds ProPilot Assist 1.0, which combines adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability and lane-centering assist, plus a surround-view camera system and active blind-spot monitoring.

There are also important caveats. IIHS testing returned Poor results in updated side-impact and front crash-prevention evaluations, and the updated moderate offset frontal test was rated Marginal. That means you should pay close attention to crash history, trim level, and the condition of the safety systems on any used example.

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:

• 33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.15% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Nissan adds a value-packed SV Special Edition Package to the lineup to renew interest.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $20,483, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $21,260 average.
• It offers comfort, value, and a strong standard safety suite.

The bottom line: If you want the newest version with the latest trim mix and the best chance of finding a well-priced deal, the 2025 is the better target. If your priority is saving money and you’re comfortable giving up the latest model-year updates, the 2024 is the smarter value play.

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