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Used Nissan Altima

iSeeCars Score 8.6 / 10

  • Reliability 8.3 / 10

  • Value Retention 7.6 / 10

  • Safety 10 / 10

Average Price

$18,911

For Used Cars

Average Savings

$1,299

Based on all Altima deals found

Biggest Savings

$4,612

Below estimated market price

Good Deals

$17,604

Typical price of a good deal

What's the price of a used Nissan Altima sedan by year?

Average price by year
Average mileage by year
Year Price Mileage
2025 $23,924 to $25,477 1,000 to 10,106 miles
2024 $20,170 to $23,085 8,912 to 32,262 miles
2023 $18,876 to $23,729 8,879 to 62,598 miles
2022 $17,555 to $22,049 17,457 to 76,388 miles
2021 $16,710 to $21,226 18,626 to 90,774 miles

How to save money when buying a used Nissan Altima?

Drive Type A front-wheel drive (FWD) Nissan Altima can be priced $2,563 less than an all-wheel drive (AWD)
Certified Choosing non-CPO vs Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) can save you $220 on a Nissan Altima

What colors are the best deals for a Nissan Altima?

Least Expensive Color

Blue

$756

Average Savings

Most Expensive Color

Purple

$4,347

Average Premium

Average car color pricing for a used Nissan Altima?

Rank Color Compared to Avg. Price
Blue $756 Savings
Silver $713 Savings
Black $113 Savings
Gray $185 Higher
White $366 Higher
Orange $1,508 Higher
Red $2,007 Higher
Beige $3,089 Higher
Purple $4,347 Higher

What Nissan Altima color has the best resale value?

Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used Nissan Altima

What is the best time to buy a used Nissan Altima?

Good times to buy

$237 Average Savings

January, August, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.

Good times to sell

$241 Average Premium

February, March, April, May, June, July are good times to sell to get the best prices.

Average Price of Nissan Altima Trims

Trim Average Price Listings Specs

Nissan Altima 2.5 SV (2013-2020)

$19,129 5,362 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train AWD, FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Altima 2.5 S (2002-2020)

$13,192 3,965 Listings
Body Style Coupe, Sedan
Drive Train AWD, FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Altima 2.5 SR (2016-2020)

$19,570 3,667 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train AWD, FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Altima 2.5 SL (2002-2006, 2008-2020)

$17,378 1,701 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train AWD, FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Altima 2.5 (2002-2017)

$8,157 736 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Altima 2.0 SR (2019-2020)

$24,130 261 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum (2019-2020)

$20,874 158 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train AWD, FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Altima 3.5 SL (2005-2009, 2013-2018)

$10,917 133 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Altima 3.5 SR (2010-2012, 2016-2017)

$8,879 88 Listings
Body Style Coupe, Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Altima 3.5 SE (2002-2009)

$5,537 50 Listings
Body Style Coupe, Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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How much is a Nissan Altima?

Nissan Altima
  • A new Nissan Altima's average price is $28,965 and the price range is $25,221 to $33,952
  • A 3-year-old used Nissan Altima's average price is $23,707 with a price range of $18,995 to $29,748

See below for the average Nissan Altima price across model years.

Nissan Altima 2017-2022
Nissan Altima 2012-2017 $14,625
Nissan Altima 2007-2012 $7,732

The average price for a 3-year-old used midsize car is $21,020, with the Nissan Altima's price typically $2,687 above average for this vehicle type.

Is the Nissan Altima a good car?

Nissan Altima
  • The Nissan Altima earns an ISC quality score of 8.3 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
  • The Nissan Altima is ranked 8th in quality in the midsize car category, with the Mazda MAZDA6 ranked just above it and the Ford Fusion ranked just below it
  • The best-ranked midsize car for quality is the Honda Accord Coupe
See our full list of the Best Midsize Cars

How long do Nissan Altimas last?

Nissan Altima
  • The Nissan Altima is the 4th most reliable vehicle in the midsize car category, with a reliability score of 8.3.
  • Approximately 0.6% of all Nissan Altimas on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.8% for the midsize car category
  • The best-ranked midsize car for reliability is the Honda Accord sedan
See below for the reliability scores of various cars in the midsize car category:
Honda Accord sedan 9.3
Toyota Camry sedan 8.9
Nissan Altima sedan 8.3
Mazda Mazda6 sedan 8.3
Ford Fusion sedan 8.2
Chevrolet Malibu sedan 8.2
Subaru Legacy sedan 8.1
Hyundai SONATA sedan 7.9
Volkswagen Passat sedan 7.9
Kia Optima sedan 7.8
Kia Stinger sedan 7.0
Kia K5 sedan
Volkswagen Arteon sedan

Is the Nissan Altima safe?

Nissan Altima
  • The latest Nissan Altima's 5-star NHTSA-based safety rating ranks it #1 for safety in the midsize car category
  • The Nissan Altima's rating has averaged 4.9 stars over the past 10 years
  • The Nissan Altima's individual crash test scores for 2021 are listed below:
    • Frontal Crash: 4
    • Side Crash: 5
    • Rollover: 5

These scores are based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests.