Nissan Altima vs. Acura ILX

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Altima and Acura ILX 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 Nissan Altima and the Acura ILX.

In comparing the Nissan Altima's and the Acura ILX's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Altima has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. The Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Altima's and the Acura ILX's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Altima is a better car than the Acura ILX.

Pricing: A used 2022 Nissan Altima ranges from $17,737 to $26,453 while a used 2022 Acura ILX is priced between $21,955 to $29,997.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Altima loses 46 percent of its value and the Acura ILX loses 40.8 percent of its value. This means the Acura ILX retains 5.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Altima.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Altima is 8.6 out of 10 while the Acura ILX's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Altima being ranked 5 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Acura ILX being ranked 5 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Altima is 8.3 out of 10. For the Acura ILX the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Altima a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Acura ILX.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Altima’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Acura ILX base engine makes 201 horsepower. The Altima is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 632 miles. The ILX is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. This gives the Nissan Altima the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura ILX. The Altima uses regular unleaded, and the ILX uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Altima, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Nissan Altima and the Acura ILX have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.