How much does the 2016 Nissan Altima cost?

The 2016 Nissan Altima has a starting MSRP of $22,500, ranging up to $32,690 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5 from $22,500; 2.5 S from $22,900; 2.5 SR from $24,470; 2.5 SV from $25,460; 3.5 SR from $27,390; 2.5 SL from $28,570.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan Altima?

The 2016 Nissan Altima achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Nissan Altima have?

The 2016 Nissan Altima offers up to 15.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2016 Nissan Altima safe?

The 2016 Nissan Altima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2016 Nissan Altima come in?

The 2016 Nissan Altima is available in 7 trims (9 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2016 Nissan Altima

7 trims · 9 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$22,500 – $32,690

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★☆☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record

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Pricing

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

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

Total price (2.5 MSRP)

$22,500

Typical monthly

$446/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Nissan Altima trims

2.5
MSRP
$22,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/39
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
2.5 S
MSRP
$22,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/39
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
2.5 SR
MSRP
$24,470
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/37
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
2.5 SV
MSRP
$25,460
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/39
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
3.5 SR
2 configurations
MSRP
$27,390 – $27,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/32
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
251 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
2.5 SL
MSRP
$28,570
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/39
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—
3.5 SL
2 configurations
MSRP
$32,090 – $32,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/32
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
251 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
—

Compare 2016 Nissan Altima trim specifications
Spec	2.5	2.5 S	2.5 SR	2.5 SV	3.5 SR2 configurations	2.5 SL	3.5 SL2 configurations
MSRP	$22,500	$22,900	$24,470	$25,460	$27,390 – $27,990	$28,570	$32,090 – $32,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	27/39	27/39	27/37	27/39	22/32	27/39	22/32
Horsepower	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	270 hp	182 hp	270 hp
Torque	180 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	251 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	251 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	3.5L V6 gas	2.5L I4 gas	3.5L V6 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.4	15.4	15.4	15.4	15.4	15.4	15.4
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
2.5 SRgas
2.5 SVgas
3.5 SRgas
2.5 SLgas
3.5 SLgas
Fuel type: 2.5regular unleaded
2.5 Sregular unleaded
2.5 SRregular unleaded
2.5 SVregular unleaded
3.5 SRregular unleaded
2.5 SLregular unleaded
3.5 SLregular unleaded
Cylinders: 2.5I4
2.5 SI4
2.5 SRI4
2.5 SVI4
3.5 SRV6
2.5 SLI4
3.5 SLV6
Displacement: 2.52.5 L
2.5 S2.5 L
2.5 SR2.5 L
2.5 SV2.5 L
3.5 SR3.5 L
2.5 SL2.5 L
3.5 SL3.5 L
Horsepower: 2.5182 hp
2.5 S182 hp
2.5 SR182 hp
2.5 SV182 hp
3.5 SR270 hp
2.5 SL182 hp
3.5 SL270 hp
Torque: 2.5180 lb-ft
2.5 S180 lb-ft
2.5 SR180 lb-ft
2.5 SV180 lb-ft
3.5 SR251 lb-ft
2.5 SL180 lb-ft
3.5 SL251 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.5continuously variable-speed automatic
2.5 Scontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5 SRcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5 SVcontinuously variable-speed automatic
3.5 SRcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5 SLcontinuously variable-speed automatic
3.5 SLcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 2.5front wheel drive
2.5 Sfront wheel drive
2.5 SRfront wheel drive
2.5 SVfront wheel drive
3.5 SRfront wheel drive
2.5 SLfront wheel drive
3.5 SLfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.5Sedan
2.5 SSedan
2.5 SRSedan
2.5 SVSedan
3.5 SRSedan
2.5 SLSedan
3.5 SLSedan
Doors: 2.54
2.5 S4
2.5 SR4
2.5 SV4
3.5 SR4
2.5 SL4
3.5 SL4
Seating: 2.55
2.5 S5
2.5 SR5
2.5 SV5
3.5 SR5
2.5 SL5
3.5 SL5
Length: 2.5191.9 in
2.5 S191.9 in
2.5 SR191.9 in
2.5 SV191.9 in
3.5 SR191.9 in
2.5 SL191.9 in
3.5 SL191.9 in
Width: 2.572 in
2.5 S72 in
2.5 SR72 in
2.5 SV72 in
3.5 SR72 in
2.5 SL72 in
3.5 SL72 in
Height: 2.557.8 in
2.5 S57.8 in
2.5 SR58 in
2.5 SV57.8 in
3.5 SR57.9 in
2.5 SL57.8 in
3.5 SL57.9 in
Wheelbase: 2.5109.3 in
2.5 S109.3 in
2.5 SR109.3 in
2.5 SV109.3 in
3.5 SR109.3 in
2.5 SL109.3 in
3.5 SL109.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.515.4 cu ft
2.5 S15.4 cu ft
2.5 SR15.4 cu ft
2.5 SV15.4 cu ft
3.5 SR15.4 cu ft
2.5 SL15.4 cu ft
3.5 SL15.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2.515.4 cu ft
2.5 S15.4 cu ft
2.5 SR15.4 cu ft
2.5 SV15.4 cu ft
3.5 SR15.4 cu ft
2.5 SL15.4 cu ft
3.5 SL15.4 cu ft
Curb weight: 2.53,197 lbs
2.5 S3,212 lbs
2.5 SR3,258 lbs
2.5 SV3,233 lbs
3.5 SR3,412 lbs
2.5 SL3,254 lbs
3.5 SL3,463 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.518 gal
2.5 S18 gal
2.5 SR18 gal
2.5 SV18 gal
3.5 SR18 gal
2.5 SL18 gal
3.5 SL18 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.531
2.5 S31
2.5 SR31
2.5 SV31
3.5 SR26
2.5 SL31
3.5 SL26
City MPG: 2.527
2.5 S27
2.5 SR27
2.5 SV27
3.5 SR22
2.5 SL27
3.5 SL22
Highway MPG: 2.539
2.5 S39
2.5 SR37
2.5 SV39
3.5 SR32
2.5 SL39
3.5 SL32

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5	2.5 S	2.5 SR	2.5 SV	3.5 SR	2.5 SL	3.5 SL
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	V6	I4	V6
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	3.5 L	2.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	182 hp	270 hp	182 hp	270 hp
Torque	180 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	251 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	251 lb-ft
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.9 in
Width	72 in	72 in	72 in	72 in	72 in	72 in	72 in
Height	57.8 in	57.8 in	58 in	57.8 in	57.9 in	57.8 in	57.9 in
Wheelbase	109.3 in	109.3 in	109.3 in	109.3 in	109.3 in	109.3 in	109.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft
Curb weight	3,197 lbs	3,212 lbs	3,258 lbs	3,233 lbs	3,412 lbs	3,254 lbs	3,463 lbs
Fuel tank	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	31	31	31	31	26	31	26
City MPG	27	27	27	27	22	27	22
Highway MPG	39	39	37	39	32	39	32

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2016 Nissan Altima FAQ

How much does the 2016 Nissan Altima cost?: The 2016 Nissan Altima has a starting MSRP of $22,500, ranging up to $32,690 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5 from $22,500; 2.5 S from $22,900; 2.5 SR from $24,470; 2.5 SV from $25,460; 3.5 SR from $27,390; 2.5 SL from $28,570.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan Altima?: The 2016 Nissan Altima achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2016 Nissan Altima have?: The 2016 Nissan Altima offers up to 15.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2016 Nissan Altima safe?: The 2016 Nissan Altima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2016 Nissan Altima come in?: The 2016 Nissan Altima is available in 7 trims (9 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.