Used Nissan Altima for Sale nearSan Francisco, 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 $17,149, and its year-round low is $16,884.41. That puts the model in a broad price band that stretches from older, budget-friendly examples to newer, higher-priced listings. Recently, prices have come down for the 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 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations user rating backs up its broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Altima for comfort, fuel economy, and everyday value. Across the years, the recurring themes are a smooth ride, a roomy and comfortable cabin, and practical technology that makes the car easy to live with.

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

The main tradeoffs show up in the newer expert-tested models, where performance is described as fairly pedestrian, interior materials feel cheap, and some technology feels dated. Even so, the Altima remains a compelling used buy if you want a comfortable sedan with strong value and broad owner approval.

30.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Altima models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Altima as comfortable, efficient, and easy to live with, and expert reviews reinforce its practical, everyday character. Across the model years, the strongest themes are smooth driving manners, good fuel economy, and a cabin that works well for daily use.

• Owners rate the Nissan Altima between 3.83 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

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

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

Across all model years, at 74% 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 starts the lineup and gives you the Altima’s core setup.
• SV Special Edition: This is the best-value trim, pairing black wheels and a rear spoiler with comfort and technology upgrades.
• SR: This trim adds 19-inch wheels, sport suspension, brake-induced torque vectoring, and sport-bolstered front seats.
• SL: This trim brings the best safety features available for the Altima, including ProPilot Assist 1.0, a surround-view camera system, and an active blind-spot monitoring system.

What Nissan Altima do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more listings to compare and a wider spread of prices and deal quality. That usually makes it easier to find a trim and mileage combination that fits your budget.

What is the Nissan Altima's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The declines are especially pronounced in several recent and mid-cycle years, while one newer year is essentially flat to slightly up. That mix suggests you can still find meaningful value in much of the lineup, especially if you’re flexible on model year.

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

The 2023, 2016, and 2015 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 −10.49% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.13%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,052. The Nissan Altima offers a comfortable cabin and easy everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Nissan equips every 2025 Altima with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. With front-wheel drive (FWD), it generates 188 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 180 pound-feet of torque at 3,600 rpm. When you choose the optional AWD system, output drops to 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is standard as well.
• Tech: The Altima SV Special Edition and SL get a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with modern graphics and added features. Highlights include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, NissanConnect services, a navigation system, and a conversational voice assistant that you activate by saying “Hey Nissan.”
• Safety: Choosing the SL trim level is also your ticket to the best safety features available for the Altima. They include ProPilot Assist 1.0, which pairs an adaptive cruise control system with stop-and-go capability with a lane-centering assist system. The Altima SL also has a surround-view camera system and an active blind-spot monitoring system that can attempt to steer you out of harm’s way when necessary.
• 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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.