How much does the 2004 Nissan Altima cost?

The 2004 Nissan Altima has a starting MSRP of $16,850, ranging up to $23,250 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5 from $16,850; 2.5 S from $18,700; 3.5 SE from $22,750; 2.5 SL from $23,200. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $4,220.

What is the fuel economy of the 2004 Nissan Altima?

The 2004 Nissan Altima achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2004 Nissan Altima have?

The 2004 Nissan Altima offers up to 15.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2004 Nissan Altima safe?

The 2004 Nissan Altima earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2004 Nissan Altima come in?

The 2004 Nissan Altima is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2004 Nissan Altima

4 trims · 7 configurations · Sedan

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$4,220

133 for sale · Starting MSRP $16,850 – $23,250

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★☆☆

Side (passenger)★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record

Nissan Altima for sale

133 live listings from $4,220 · median $20,295

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 2.5

Total price (2.5 MSRP)

$16,850

Typical monthly

$334/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2004 Nissan Altima trims

2.5
2 configurations
MSRP
$16,850 – $17,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Max towing
—
2.5 S
2 configurations
MSRP
$18,700 – $19,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/28
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Max towing
—
3.5 SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,750 – $23,250
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
245 hp
Torque
246 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Max towing
—
2.5 SL
MSRP
$23,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Max towing
—

Compare 2004 Nissan Altima trim specifications
Spec	2.52 configurations	2.5 S2 configurations	3.5 SE2 configurations	2.5 SL
MSRP	$16,850 – $17,350	$18,700 – $19,200	$22,750 – $23,250	$23,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/28	20/28	18/24	20/27
Horsepower	175 hp	175 hp	245 hp	175 hp
Torque	180 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	246 lb-ft	180 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	3.5L V6 gas	2.5L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.6	15.6	15.6	15.6
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 2.5gas
2.5 Sgas
3.5 SEgas
2.5 SLgas
Fuel type: 2.5regular unleaded
2.5 Sregular unleaded
3.5 SEpremium unleaded (required)
2.5 SLregular unleaded
Cylinders: 2.5I4
2.5 SI4
3.5 SEV6
2.5 SLI4
Displacement: 2.52.5 L
2.5 S2.5 L
3.5 SE3.5 L
2.5 SL2.5 L
Horsepower: 2.5175 hp
2.5 S175 hp
3.5 SE245 hp
2.5 SL175 hp
Torque: 2.5180 lb-ft
2.5 S180 lb-ft
3.5 SE246 lb-ft
2.5 SL180 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.55-speed manual
2.5 S5-speed manual
3.5 SE5-speed manual
2.5 SL4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 2.5front wheel drive
2.5 Sfront wheel drive
3.5 SEfront wheel drive
2.5 SLfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.5Sedan
2.5 SSedan
3.5 SESedan
2.5 SLSedan
Doors: 2.54
2.5 S4
3.5 SE4
2.5 SL4
Seating: 2.55
2.5 S5
3.5 SE5
2.5 SL5
Length: 2.5191.5 in
2.5 S191.5 in
3.5 SE191.5 in
2.5 SL191.5 in
Width: 2.570.4 in
2.5 S70.4 in
3.5 SE70.4 in
2.5 SL70.4 in
Height: 2.557.9 in
2.5 S57.9 in
3.5 SE57.9 in
2.5 SL57.9 in
Wheelbase: 2.5110.2 in
2.5 S110.2 in
3.5 SE110.2 in
2.5 SL110.2 in
Ground clearance: 2.54.1 in
2.5 S4.1 in
3.5 SE4.2 in
2.5 SL4.1 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.515.6 cu ft
2.5 S15.6 cu ft
3.5 SE15.6 cu ft
2.5 SL15.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2.515.6 cu ft
2.5 S15.6 cu ft
3.5 SE15.6 cu ft
2.5 SL15.6 cu ft
Curb weight: 2.53,001 lbs
2.5 S3,039 lbs
3.5 SE3,197 lbs
2.5 SL3,106 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.520 gal
2.5 S20 gal
3.5 SE20 gal
2.5 SL20 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.523
2.5 S23
3.5 SE21
2.5 SL23
City MPG: 2.520
2.5 S20
3.5 SE18
2.5 SL20
Highway MPG: 2.528
2.5 S28
3.5 SE24
2.5 SL27

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5	2.5 S	3.5 SE	2.5 SL
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	V6	I4
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	3.5 L	2.5 L
Horsepower	175 hp	175 hp	245 hp	175 hp
Torque	180 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	246 lb-ft	180 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	191.5 in	191.5 in	191.5 in	191.5 in
Width	70.4 in	70.4 in	70.4 in	70.4 in
Height	57.9 in	57.9 in	57.9 in	57.9 in
Wheelbase	110.2 in	110.2 in	110.2 in	110.2 in
Ground clearance	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.2 in	4.1 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.6 cu ft	15.6 cu ft	15.6 cu ft	15.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	15.6 cu ft	15.6 cu ft	15.6 cu ft	15.6 cu ft
Curb weight	3,001 lbs	3,039 lbs	3,197 lbs	3,106 lbs
Fuel tank	20 gal	20 gal	20 gal	20 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	23	21	23
City MPG	20	20	18	20
Highway MPG	28	28	24	27

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