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2016 Nissan Altima vs. 2017 Nissan Altima

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Nissan Altima and 2017 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 2016 Nissan Altima and the 2017 Nissan Altima.

When comparing the 2016 Nissan Altima's and the 2017 Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Nissan Altima has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Nissan Altima and 2017 Nissan Altima have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Nissan Altima's and the 2017 Nissan Altima's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Nissan Altima is a better car than the 2017 Nissan Altima.

Pricing: A used 2016 Nissan Altima ranges from $6,999 to $17,367 while a used 2017 Nissan Altima is priced between $8,494 to $17,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Nissan Altima and the 2017 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 2016 Nissan Altima and the 2017 Nissan Altima makes 182 horsepower. The Altima is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, while the Altima is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 702 miles. The Altima uses gasoline, and the Altima uses regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Altima has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,126

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$21,495 - $38,750

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$23,324

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$21,600 - $34,475

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$12,172

Price Range:

$6,999 - $17,367

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$13,905

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$11,963 - $17,033

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

534

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

105,324

# Good or Great Deals:

155

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$13,236

Price Range:

$8,494 - $17,998

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$15,115

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$12,804 - $18,940

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

708

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

101,259

# Good or Great Deals:

212

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 2016 Nissan Altima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

2.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

13.7%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Nissan Altima

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

3.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

2.3 - 6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

13.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

5.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.9 - 10.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 6.9

Nissan Altima Rankings

Best Family Midsize Cars

2 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

3 / 6

Safest Midsize Cars

4 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

4 / 6

Best Midsize Cars

5 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

5 / 13

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

5 / 9

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

7 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 13

Nissan Altima Rankings

Best Family Midsize Cars

2 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

3 / 6

Safest Midsize Cars

4 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

4 / 6

Best Midsize Cars

5 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

5 / 13

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

5 / 9

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

7 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

11 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 13

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2016 Nissan Altima Trim Levels

2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL, 2.5 SR, 2.5 SV, 3.5 SL, 3.5 SR

2017 Nissan Altima Trim Levels

2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL, 2.5 SR, 2.5 SV, 3.5 SL, 3.5 SR

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):

0.057 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 / 39 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

486 / 702 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 / 39 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

486 / 702 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

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

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

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

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

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

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

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

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

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 Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

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:

56.4 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:

3197 lbs

Width:

72 inches

Height:

57.8 inches

Length:

191.9 inches

Wheelbase:

109.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3197 lbs

Width:

72 inches

Height:

57.8 inches

Length:

191.9 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:

215/60R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Storm Blue

Brown

Java Metallic

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Cayenne Red

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Glacier White / Pearl White

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Storm Blue

Brown

Java Metallic

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Cayenne Red / Scarlet Ember

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Glacier White / Pearl White

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Charcoal

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Charcoal

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