Nissan Altima vs. Kia Stinger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Altima and Kia Stinger 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 Kia Stinger.

When comparing the Nissan Altima's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Altima has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Kia Stinger has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Altima's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Altima is a better car than the Kia Stinger.

Pricing: A used 2023 Nissan Altima ranges from $17,072 to $26,329 while a used 2023 Kia Stinger is priced between $28,000 to $45,998. For a new model, the Nissan Altima's price is between $26,409 and $35,912, with the Kia Stinger priced between $38,607 and $57,090.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Altima loses 47.8 percent of its value and the Kia Stinger loses 48.8 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Altima retains 1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Stinger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Altima’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Kia Stinger base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Altima is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 632 miles. The Stinger is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles. This gives the Nissan Altima the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Stinger. The Altima uses regular unleaded, and the Stinger uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Nissan Altima has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Kia Stinger has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear leg room and cargo space.

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