How much does the 2025 Nissan Altima cost?

Prices have softened 11.37% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 8,062 listings available, which suggests you should have room to compare prices and equipment.

If you find a listing below $19,652.42, 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.

The Altima’s appeal centers on its comfortable interior, stylish design, and easy-to-use technology. It also fits well if you want a quiet daily commuter with a comfortable ride and available all-wheel drive.

The trade-offs are clear: performance is fairly pedestrian, and the interior materials can feel cheap. The tech also trails some rivals unless you move up to better-equipped versions.

The market shows 33.8% good or great deals, so you have a decent chance of finding a competitive listing.

Is the 2025 Nissan Altima reliable?

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

The Altima’s reliability case leans on its straightforward 2.5-liter four-cylinder setup and a CVT that the expert review says rarely irritates. The car also delivers real-world fuel economy that matches its official rating, which is a useful sign for everyday ownership.

Nissan also includes three complimentary oil changes, which helps soften early maintenance costs. For used buyers, the bigger long-term risk is that this model year sits in a shrinking segment and may face tougher parts-and-support value dynamics over time.

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 history report carefully, because accident-free listings are not the same as problem-free cars. Put the inspection priority on interior condition, brake feel, and how the tech and driver-assistance features operate in real use. Focus especially on trim-specific equipment, since some of the best features are reserved for higher versions.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup includes S, SV, SV Special Edition, SR, and SL. Base versions miss the more upscale comfort and tech upgrades, while the SL gets the most complete feature set.
• Powertrain: Every version uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a CVT. Front-wheel drive is rated at 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, while AWD drops output to 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque.
• 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 adds ProPilot Assist 1.0, a surround-view camera system, and active blind-spot monitoring.
• Infotainment: The standard setup uses an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 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: AWD is expected to return 28 mpg combined, while front-wheel-drive versions should get 31-32 mpg. The test vehicle averaged 28.3 mpg on a mountainous route.

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, so you give up the richer cabin and upgraded tech found higher in the lineup.
• Sweet-spot trim: The SV Special Edition is the best value pick because it adds black wheels, a rear spoiler, and comfort and technology upgrades.
• Premium/top trim: The SL is the most complete version, with the best safety features, a surround-view camera system, ProPilot Assist 1.0, and the upgraded infotainment setup.
• Off-road trim: The SR is the least compelling daily-driver choice if you want comfort and efficiency, since its sport suspension and lower-profile tires make the ride firmer.

The SL 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 buyer’s market, so selective shoppers should have some leverage.

• Deal availability: 33.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 8,062 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.37% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 86.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $19,652.42, 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 $21,313 sits slightly below last year's $24,048.

That price decline suggests the Altima is losing value faster than it was a year ago, which can be good news if you are buying used. For a future seller, it means you should expect a softer resale environment unless you buy at a strong discount now.

The model’s broad appeal as a comfortable commuter helps support demand, but its middling performance and mixed value equation can limit upside. If you plan to resell later, buying near the low end of the range matters more than usual.

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 also gets a Poor IIHS rating in updated side impact protection and front crash prevention tests, plus a Marginal result 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, with 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, along with a surround-view camera system and active blind-spot monitoring.

The main caution is that the automatic rear braking system is too sensitive, and the IIHS results are weaker than the NHTSA scores suggest. If safety is a top priority, the SL is the trim to target.

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:

• 33.8% 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 11.37% 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.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $20,383, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $21,313 average.
• It offers an attractive starting price and an impressive array of standard safety tech.

The 2025 makes sense if you want the newest version with the SV Special Edition and are shopping for a deal in a softer market. If your priority is saving money, the 2024 is the easier value play because it starts lower and still brings the core Altima strengths.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.