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 $17,330, and its year-round low is $16,901.35. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model is trading right now. 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 is a strong used-car pick if you want a comfortable, value-focused midsize sedan with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Altima for its comfortable ride, fuel economy, and everyday practicality. Reviewers also highlight its smooth performance and useful technology, with many noting that it delivers a lot of car for the money.

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

The main tradeoffs show up in recent expert reviews as fairly pedestrian performance, interior materials that feel cheap, and technology that can feel dated on some trims. Even so, the Altima remains a compelling used buy when you want comfort, efficiency, and value in one package.

31.4% 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 the expert reviews reinforce its strong everyday usability and well-rounded character. Across the model years, the car’s appeal centers on smooth driving, good fuel economy, and practical features that make it a familiar choice for used shoppers.

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

For long-term ownership, the Altima can be a sensible used buy, but you should pay close attention to maintenance history and transmission condition when you shop older examples.

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

Across all model years, at 73.9% 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 is standard on every Altima.
• Infotainment: the standard 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; SV Special Edition and SL models add a 12.3-inch touchscreen 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...

• S: The entry trim gives you the core Altima formula and is the starting point if you want the lowest-cost way into the lineup.
• SV Special Edition: This is the best-value trim, pairing black wheels and a rear spoiler with comfort and technology upgrades.
• SR: This sporty trim adds 19-inch wheels, sport suspension, brake-induced torque vectoring, and sport-bolstered front seats.
• SL: This trim brings the most advanced safety and convenience content, 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 model years tend to be popular because they give you a broad selection of trims, prices, and condition levels. They also sit close enough to the current generation to feel modern while still offering used-car pricing.

What is the Nissan Altima's resale value?

Most Altima model years are down year over year, and several recent ones show double-digit drops. That pattern can work in your favor if you want a newer sedan at a lower used price than it carried a year ago. One model year is still edging up, but the broader trend points to softer pricing across much of the lineup.

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?

• 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 −10.97% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.72%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,229. The Nissan Altima offers a comfortable ride and practical everyday usability that make it easy to live with.

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: Nissan offers a choice between two infotainment systems in the 2025 Altima. The standard setup has an 8-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a six-speaker stereo. The Altima SV Special Edition and SL get a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with modern graphics and added features.
• 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.
• 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 August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.