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Kia K5 vs Nissan Altima

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Kia K5

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2026 Nissan Altima

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Overview

SpecKia K5LXSNissan AltimaSV
Selected trimLXSSV
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecKia K5LXSNissan AltimaSV
MSRP$27,490 (best)$27,580
Lowest listing price$19,550$10,995 (best)
Median listing price$30,401$19,772 (best)
Highest listing price$41,233$30,470 (best)
For sale now580 (best)60

Fuel economy & range

SpecKia K5LXSNissan AltimaSV
Combined MPG30 MPG32 MPG (best)
City MPG26 MPG27 MPG (best)
Highway MPG37 MPG39 MPG (best)
Fuel tank15.8 gal16 gal (best)

Performance

SpecKia K5LXSNissan AltimaSV
Horsepower191 hp (best)188 hp
Torque181 lb-ft (best)180 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L2.5 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecKia K5LXSNissan AltimaSV
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume15.6 cu ft (best)—
Curb weight3,230 lbs (best)3,281 lbs
Ground clearance5.3 in (best)5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in (best)111 in
Length193.1 in (best)193 in
Width73.2 in (best)73 in
Height56.9 in57 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecKia K5LXSNissan AltimaSV
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimKia K5Nissan Altima
1

LXS

$27,490 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SV

$27,580 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

GT-Line

$28,490 MSRP

SV

$29,080 MSRP

3

GT-Line

$30,090 MSRP

SR

$28,980 MSRP

4

GT

$33,590 MSRP

SR AWD

$30,480 MSRP

5

EX

$34,990 MSRP

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Kia K5 vs Nissan Altima FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Kia K5 or 2026 Nissan Altima?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Kia K5 vs 2026 Nissan Altima on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Kia K5 or 2026 Nissan Altima?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia K5 starts lower at $27,490. Live Kia K5 listings start at $19,550. Live Nissan Altima listings start at $10,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Kia K5 or 2026 Nissan Altima?
The 2026 Kia K5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,490).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Kia K5 or 2026 Nissan Altima?
The 2026 Nissan Altima leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (32).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Kia K5 or 2026 Nissan Altima?
The 2026 Kia K5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (290).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Kia K5 vs 2026 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Kia K5 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Nissan Altima (5/5 NHTSA overall).