Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Altima and Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon.

When comparing the Nissan Altima's and the Toyota Avalon'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. The Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Altima's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon is a better car than the Nissan Altima.

Pricing: A used 2022 Nissan Altima ranges from $17,737 to $26,453 while a used 2022 Toyota Avalon is priced between $24,634 to $39,000.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Altima loses 46 percent of its value and the Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Avalon retains 3.6 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 Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Altima being ranked 5 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Altima is 8.3 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon an advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Altima.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Altima’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Altima is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 632 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. This gives the Nissan Altima the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Avalon. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan Altima, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room. The Nissan Altima and Toyota Avalon are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.

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