Used 2025 Nissan Altima for Sale nearSan Martin, CA

How much does the 2025 Nissan Altima cost?

Prices have softened 10.78% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 8,313 listings available, which suggests solid inventory for comparison shopping.

Is the 2025 Nissan Altima a good car?

Yes — you rate it 5/5, and the expert rating is 5.83/10. The standout strength is Form and function at 8/10.

The 2025 Altima’s appeal centers on its stylish design, comfortable cabin, and easy-to-use technology, and it also offers available all-wheel drive for added traction. In practical terms, that makes it a sensible midsize sedan for you if you want straightforward transportation with a few useful advantages over many rivals.

The trade-offs are clear: performance is fairly pedestrian, interior materials feel cheap, and the technology is outdated. Even so, the Altima still makes sense if you value comfort and available AWD more than driving excitement or a premium-feeling cabin.

Market availability: 37.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Is the 2025 Nissan Altima reliable?

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

The Altima’s reliability case is helped by its simple, mainstream mechanical setup and its focus on everyday use rather than complexity. The engine and CVT combination is described as calm and unobtrusive, and the car’s real-world fuel economy matches its official rating.

Nissan also includes three complimentary oil changes, which is a useful ownership perk. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that a neglected example could be more frustrating than rewarding, so service history matters.

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

Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the vehicle history report carefully and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example. Focus on overall condition, interior wear, and whether the car’s features work as expected, since the Altima’s value depends heavily on getting a clean, well-kept example.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup includes S, SV, SV Special Edition, SR, and SL trim levels. The SV Special Edition adds black wheels, a rear spoiler, and comfort and technology upgrades, while the SR brings 19-inch wheels, sport suspension, brake-induced torque vectoring, and sport-bolstered front seats. Base-trim examples miss worthwhile upgrades such as dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seats, and the 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone integration, so the better-equipped trims are easier to live with.
• Powertrain: Every 2025 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. The car is tuned for calm, everyday driving rather than excitement, and AWD brings a fuel-economy penalty.
• 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 away from danger.
• Infotainment: The standard setup uses an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a six-speaker stereo. SV Special Edition and SL upgrade to 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: AWD models should get 28 mpg in combined driving, while non-AWD versions should get 31-32 mpg. The AWD test car 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, SL.

Here's the short version:

• S: This is the entry point, but it’s the least compelling choice if you want the Altima’s best mix of comfort and tech. It gets the core safety suite, but you’ll miss the nicer cabin and infotainment upgrades that make the higher trims easier to recommend.
• SV: This is the trim that gives you the broadest everyday appeal without pushing too far up the price ladder. It’s the sensible pick if you want a well-rounded Altima with the basics covered and room to add more equipment through packages.
• SV Special Edition: This is the trim to get in 2025. It adds black wheels, a rear spoiler, and comfort and technology upgrades, and it’s the best-value choice if you want the Altima to feel more complete without jumping to the top of the range.
• SR: Choose this if you want the sportier look and firmer chassis tuning, plus 19-inch wheels and sport-bolstered front seats. It’s the right fit if appearance and a more athletic setup matter more to you than maximum comfort.
• SL: This is the most feature-rich Altima and the best choice if you want the strongest tech and safety content. It adds the best available safety features, including ProPilot Assist 1.0, a surround-view camera system, and active blind-spot monitoring.

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 looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you have room to compare listings and wait for the right example.

• Deal availability: 37.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 8,313 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.78% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 86.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,661, 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 $21,162 sits slightly below last year's $23,720.

That price movement suggests the Altima has softened enough to help you buy more carefully now, but it also means future sellers may face a more competitive market. If you buy at the right price and keep the car in strong condition, you’ll be better positioned when it’s time to sell.

The Altima’s broad mainstream appeal and solid owner satisfaction can help support demand, but its resale outlook still depends on how well it holds up against newer rivals and changing shopper preferences.

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 five-star ratings from NHTSA, including a rare five-star rollover resistance rating.

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

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on every Altima, with 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.

There are also important caveats. The IIHS gives the Altima a Poor rating in updated side impact protection and front crash prevention evaluations, and it gets a Marginal result in an updated moderate offset frontal-impact test. That means you should pay close attention to crash-test context when comparing this sedan with alternatives.

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:

• 37.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.78% 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 drum up interest.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $19,990, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $21,162 average.
• It remains a stable, familiar sedan with practical strengths.

The bottom line: If you want the newest version with the strongest current-market pricing signals, the 2025 is the better starting point. If your priority is spending less up front, the 2024 is the smarter value play, especially if you find a clean example with the features you want.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.