2026 Nissan Altima
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Overview

The Nissan Altima holds a strong position among midsize cars, particularly in terms of value for money and suitability for moms. It ranks second out of six in the Best Midsize Cars for the Money category, indicating its affordability and value. It also ranks second out of four in the Best Midsize Cars for Moms category, suggesting it is a reliable and practical choice for families. However, when it comes to fuel efficiency, the Altima ranks slightly lower, coming in third out of eleven in the Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars list. This suggests that while it has good fuel economy, there are other midsize cars in the market that are more fuel-efficient. Overall, the Nissan Altima is a competitive choice in its category.

2026 Nissan Altima Ratings

Nissan Altima

Overall Score: 7.7 / 10

Reliability: 7.3 / 10

Retained Value: 7.8 / 10

Safety: 8.0 / 10

Nissan Altima Reliability Rating

Nissan Altima sedan

Reliability Score: 8.2 / 10

Average Lifespan (years): 9.7

Average Lifespan (miles): 143,165 miles

Typical Miles Driven per Year: 12,222 miles

Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 15%

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Nissan Altima Depreciation and Resale Value

Nissan Altima

$ Depreciation: $12,192

% Depreciation: 44.2%

% Residual Value: 55.8%

$ Resale Value: $15,388

% Typical All Midsize Cars Depreciation: 39.9%

All Midsize Cars Depreciation Range: 30.3% - 45.8%

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2026 Nissan Altima Rankings

Nissan Altima

#2 of 6 in Best Midsize Cars for the Money

#3 of 11 in Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

#3 of 11 in Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

#4 of 11 in Best Family Midsize Cars

#4 of 7 in Most Reliable Midsize Cars Under $30k

#5 of 11 in Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

#5 of 11 in Most Reliable Midsize Cars

#5 of 7 in Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

#5 of 6 in Most Affordable Midsize Cars

#6 of 11 in Best Midsize Cars

#6 of 11 in Safest Midsize Cars

#8 of 11 in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

#8 of 11 in Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

#9 of 11 in Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

2026 Nissan Altima Trims

Trim	Engine	Drive Train	MSRP
2.5 SR 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	28980
AWD 2.5 SR 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	AWD	30480
2.5 SV 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	27580
AWD 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	AWD	29080

Used Car Pricing

Nissan Altima

Here's what the prices look like for a used Nissan Altima for different model years. A 3-year-old used Nissan Altima averages $20,288 while a 5-year-old used Nissan Altima is $17,857.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2025 Nissan Altima (1 year old)	$20,194
2024 Nissan Altima (2 years old)	$20,991
2023 Nissan Altima (3 years old)	$20,288
2022 Nissan Altima (4 years old)	$19,448
2021 Nissan Altima (5 years old)	$17,857
2020 Nissan Altima (6 years old)	$15,879
2019 Nissan Altima (7 years old)	$14,963
2018 Nissan Altima (8 years old)	$11,939
2017 Nissan Altima (9 years old)	$11,016
2016 Nissan Altima (10 years old)	$10,120