How much does the 2005 Nissan Altima cost?

The 2005 Nissan Altima has a starting MSRP of $19,300, ranging up to $29,350 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5 S from $19,300; 3.5 SE from $23,300; 3.5 SL from $27,100; 3.5 SE-R from $29,350. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $3,485.

What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Nissan Altima?

The 2005 Nissan Altima achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2005 Nissan Altima have?

The 2005 Nissan Altima offers up to 15.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2005 Nissan Altima safe?

The 2005 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 2005 Nissan Altima come in?

The 2005 Nissan Altima is available in 4 trims (8 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2005 Nissan Altima

4 trims · 8 configurations · Sedan

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$3,485

40 for sale · Starting MSRP $19,300 – $29,350

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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

40 live listings from $3,485 · median $20,963

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Nissan Altima? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on 2.5 S

Total price (2.5 S MSRP)

$19,300

Typical monthly

$382/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-26). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2005 Nissan Altima trims

2.5 S
3 configurations
MSRP
$19,300 – $23,650
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/29
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
$23,300 – $23,950
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/25
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
249 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Max towing
—
3.5 SL
MSRP
$27,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/28
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
249 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Max towing
—
3.5 SE-R
2 configurations
MSRP
$29,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/28
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
251 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Max towing
—

Compare 2005 Nissan Altima trim specifications
Spec	2.5 S3 configurations	3.5 SE2 configurations	3.5 SL	3.5 SE-R2 configurations
MSRP	$19,300 – $23,650	$23,300 – $23,950	$27,100	$29,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	21/29	19/25	18/28	18/28
Horsepower	175 hp	250 hp	250 hp	260 hp
Torque	180 lb-ft	249 lb-ft	249 lb-ft	251 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L I4 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 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: 2.5 Sgas
3.5 SEgas
3.5 SLgas
3.5 SE-Rgas
Fuel type: 2.5 Sregular unleaded
3.5 SEpremium unleaded (required)
3.5 SLpremium unleaded (required)
3.5 SE-Rpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: 2.5 SI4
3.5 SEV6
3.5 SLV6
3.5 SE-RV6
Displacement: 2.5 S2.5 L
3.5 SE3.5 L
3.5 SL3.5 L
3.5 SE-R3.5 L
Horsepower: 2.5 S175 hp
3.5 SE250 hp
3.5 SL250 hp
3.5 SE-R260 hp
Torque: 2.5 S180 lb-ft
3.5 SE249 lb-ft
3.5 SL249 lb-ft
3.5 SE-R251 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.5 S5-speed manual
3.5 SE5-speed manual
3.5 SL5-speed shiftable automatic
3.5 SE-R5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: 2.5 Sfront wheel drive
3.5 SEfront wheel drive
3.5 SLfront wheel drive
3.5 SE-Rfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.5 SSedan
3.5 SESedan
3.5 SLSedan
3.5 SE-RSedan
Doors: 2.5 S4
3.5 SE4
3.5 SL4
3.5 SE-R4
Seating: 2.5 S5
3.5 SE5
3.5 SL5
3.5 SE-R5
Length: 2.5 S192.3 in
3.5 SE192.3 in
3.5 SL192.3 in
3.5 SE-R192.5 in
Width: 2.5 S70.4 in
3.5 SE70.4 in
3.5 SL70.4 in
3.5 SE-R70.4 in
Height: 2.5 S57.9 in
3.5 SE57.9 in
3.5 SL57.9 in
3.5 SE-R57.4 in
Wheelbase: 2.5 S110.2 in
3.5 SE110.2 in
3.5 SL110.2 in
3.5 SE-R110.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.5 S15.6 cu ft
3.5 SE15.6 cu ft
3.5 SL15.6 cu ft
3.5 SE-R15.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2.5 S15.6 cu ft
3.5 SE15.6 cu ft
3.5 SL15.6 cu ft
3.5 SE-R15.6 cu ft
Curb weight: 2.5 S3,041 lbs
3.5 SE3,227 lbs
3.5 SL3,296 lbs
3.5 SE-R3,316 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.5 S20 gal
3.5 SE20 gal
3.5 SL20 gal
3.5 SE-R20 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.5 S24
3.5 SE21
3.5 SL21
3.5 SE-R21
City MPG: 2.5 S21
3.5 SE19
3.5 SL18
3.5 SE-R18
Highway MPG: 2.5 S29
3.5 SE25
3.5 SL28
3.5 SE-R28

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5 S	3.5 SE	3.5 SL	3.5 SE-R
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	I4	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	2.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	175 hp	250 hp	250 hp	260 hp
Torque	180 lb-ft	249 lb-ft	249 lb-ft	251 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable 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	192.3 in	192.3 in	192.3 in	192.5 in
Width	70.4 in	70.4 in	70.4 in	70.4 in
Height	57.9 in	57.9 in	57.9 in	57.4 in
Wheelbase	110.2 in	110.2 in	110.2 in	110.2 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	3,041 lbs	3,227 lbs	3,296 lbs	3,316 lbs
Fuel tank	20 gal	20 gal	20 gal	20 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	21	21	21
City MPG	21	19	18	18
Highway MPG	29	25	28	28

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