2013 Nissan Altima vs. 2014 Nissan Altima
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Nissan Altima and 2014 Nissan Altima contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Nissan Altima and the 2014 Nissan Altima.
When we compare the 2013 Nissan Altima's and the 2014 Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Nissan Altima has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2013 Nissan Altima and 2014 Nissan Altima have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Nissan Altima's and the 2014 Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Nissan Altima is a better car than the 2014 Nissan Altima.
Pricing: A used 2013 Nissan Altima ranges from $4,999 to $14,899 while a used 2014 Nissan Altima is priced between $5,500 to $14,991.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Nissan Altima and the 2014 Nissan Altima both lose 46 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Altima is 8.6 out of 10. Nissan Altima is ranked 5 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Altima is 8.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2013 Nissan Altima and the 2014 Nissan Altima makes 182 horsepower. Both the Altima and the Altima are rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 684 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Altima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,760
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$22,782
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$19,695 - $34,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,170
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,263
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$20,295 - $35,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,438
Price Range:
$4,999 - $14,899
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$10,062
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$7,907 - $13,179
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
508
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
126,600
# Good or Great Deals:
125
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,854
Price Range:
$5,500 - $14,991
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$11,122
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$8,608 - $13,988
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
423
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
127,713
# Good or Great Deals:
111
Nissan Altima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Altima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Nissan Altima
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Nissan Altima
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.1 - 3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
7.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 18.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
6.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 16.6
Nissan Altima Rankings
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13 out of / 13Nissan Altima Rankings
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5 out of / 13Ranking
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5 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
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13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2013 Nissan Altima Trim Levels
Not yet available
2014 Nissan Altima Trim Levels
2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL, 2.5 SV, 3.5 S, 3.5 SL, 3.5 SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 38 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
486 / 684 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 38 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
486 / 684 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
45 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
45 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3108 lbs
Width:
72 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
191.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3182 lbs
Width:
72 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
191.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Storm Blue
Brown
Java Metallic / Saharan Stone
Gray
Metallic Slate
Red
Cayenne Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Pearl White
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Storm Blue
Brown
Java Metallic / Saharan Stone
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Cayenne Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Pearl White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Charcoal
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Charcoal