New Nissan Altima for Sale nearBakersfield, 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 $17,178, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $16,898 over the past year.

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 roomy, value-focused sedan with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Altima for its comfortable cabin, smooth ride, and fuel economy. Review feedback also points to its stylish design, easy-to-live-with character, and modern-feeling features.

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

The main trade-offs show up in recent expert reviews: pedestrian performance, interior materials that feel cheap, and technology that can feel dated on some versions. Even so, the Altima remains attractive if you want a practical sedan with a lot of everyday usability.

32.9% 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, well-equipped character. Across the model years in the data, that combination shows up again and again in owner feedback.

• 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, you should pay close attention to maintenance history and overall condition, especially on higher-mileage examples.

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

Across all model years, at 73.8% 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 Altima’s core sedan formula and is the starting point for the lineup.
• SV: This is the best-value trim, adding a more appealing balance of comfort and equipment for everyday use.
• SV Special Edition: This new-for-2025 trim adds black wheels, a rear spoiler, comfort upgrades, 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 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, NissanConnect services, navigation, and the best safety features available for the Altima.

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 a wider selection of trims, prices, and condition levels. They also sit close enough to the current generation to deliver many of the Altima’s core strengths while still offering used-car pricing.

What is the Nissan Altima's resale value?

Most Altima model years are down year over year, which creates opportunities for used buyers. The largest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle examples, while one recent year is essentially flat.

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 −10.78% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.81%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,990. The Nissan Altima offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with character that makes it a strong everyday 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 AWD versions produce 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque and should get 28 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: The standard setup has an 8-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a six-speaker stereo, while 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 trim also has ProPilot Assist 1.0, a surround-view camera system, and an active blind-spot monitoring 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

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