Used Nissan Altima for Sale nearLos Angeles, CA

How much does the Nissan Altima cost in today's market?

Used Nissan Altima prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Nissan Altima's current nationwide average price is $16,965, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,930. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Altima a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Altima is a strong used-car pick if you want a comfortable, value-focused midsize sedan with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Altima for its comfort, fuel economy, and easy-to-use technology. Across the lineup, the cabin space, smooth ride, and everyday usability also come through as recurring strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are the fairly pedestrian performance, the CVT’s effect on driving feel, and interior materials that can feel less polished than some rivals. Even so, the Altima remains an appealing used buy if you want a sedan that delivers a lot of practicality for the money.

34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Altima models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Altima’s comfort, fuel economy, and everyday usability as its biggest strengths. Across multiple model years, the car also earns praise for its smooth ride and broad appeal as a practical midsize sedan.

• Owners rate the Nissan Altima between 3.8 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing carefully, especially on older examples where transmission concerns and accident history can matter more.

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

Across all model years, at 72.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The Altima AWD should get 28 mpg in combined driving, and our test car averaged 28.3 mpg on our mountainous Southern California testing loop. Without it, an Altima should get 31-32 mpg.

Which Nissan Altima trim should I buy?

The 2025 Nissan Altima offers these trims:

• S: The entry trim gives you the core Altima formula and keeps the lineup accessible.
• SV: This trim adds a broader comfort-and-tech balance for shoppers who want a well-rounded daily driver.
• SV Special Edition: This new-for-2025 trim adds black wheels, a rear spoiler, and comfort and technology upgrades, making it the best-value trim.
• SR: This trim adds 19-inch wheels, sport suspension, brake-induced torque vectoring, and sport-bolstered front seats for a more athletic look and feel.
• SL: This trim adds the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, NissanConnect services, a navigation system, a conversational voice assistant, ProPilot Assist 1.0, a surround-view camera system, and active blind-spot monitoring.

What Nissan Altima do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Altima years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of prices, trims, and condition levels. They also usually sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and lower used-car pricing.

What is the Nissan Altima's resale value?

Most Altima model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want prices that have softened. The biggest drops are in the double digits, while a few years are falling more gradually. The overall pattern points to a market where buyers can find meaningful value, especially on recent models.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2016, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Nissan Altima safe?

• 2025: 5/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2019: 10/10
• 2016: 10/10
• 2015: 9/10
• 2014: 8/10

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on every Altima.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 and 2019 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Nissan Altima now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −11.09% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.13%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,793. The Nissan Altima offers a comfortable cabin and an easygoing, everyday character that makes it a practical used sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Nissan equips every 2025 Altima with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, 188 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, 180 pound-feet of torque at 3,600 rpm, and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), while the AWD version is rated at 28 mpg combined and the FWD version should get 31-32 mpg.
• Tech: The Altima SV Special Edition and SL get a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, NissanConnect services, a navigation system, and a conversational voice assistant.
• Safety: Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on every Altima, and the SL adds ProPilot Assist 1.0, a surround-view camera system, and active blind-spot monitoring.
• Starting price: Prices across the lineup range from $27,000 to $33,330, not including a destination charge of $1,140.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2024 Nissan Altima compare to the 2024 Toyota Camry?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.