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2018 Nissan Altima

5 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$23,260 – $33,630

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★☆☆
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 2 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

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Purchase information

Based on 2.5 S

Total price (2.5 S MSRP)

$23,260

Typical monthly

$461/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 2018 Nissan Altima trims

  • 2.5 S

    MSRP
    $23,260
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/38
    Horsepower
    179 hp
    Torque
    177 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.4
    Max towing
    —

  • 2.5 SR

    MSRP
    $24,320
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    26/37
    Horsepower
    179 hp
    Torque
    177 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.4
    Max towing
    —

  • 2.5 SV

    MSRP
    $25,910
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/38
    Horsepower
    179 hp
    Torque
    177 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.4
    Max towing
    —

  • 2.5 SL

    MSRP
    $29,110
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/38
    Horsepower
    179 hp
    Torque
    177 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.4
    Max towing
    —

  • 3.5 SL

    MSRP
    $33,630
    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
    —

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
2.5 Sgas
2.5 SRgas
2.5 SVgas
2.5 SLgas
3.5 SLgas
Fuel type
2.5 Sregular unleaded
2.5 SRregular unleaded
2.5 SVregular unleaded
2.5 SLregular unleaded
3.5 SLregular unleaded
Cylinders
2.5 SI4
2.5 SRI4
2.5 SVI4
2.5 SLI4
3.5 SLV6
Displacement
2.5 S2.5 L
2.5 SR2.5 L
2.5 SV2.5 L
2.5 SL2.5 L
3.5 SL3.5 L
Horsepower
2.5 S179 hp
2.5 SR179 hp
2.5 SV179 hp
2.5 SL179 hp
3.5 SL270 hp
Torque
2.5 S177 lb-ft
2.5 SR177 lb-ft
2.5 SV177 lb-ft
2.5 SL177 lb-ft
3.5 SL251 lb-ft
Transmission
2.5 Scontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5 SRcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5 SVcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.5 SLcontinuously variable-speed automatic
3.5 SLcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain
2.5 Sfront wheel drive
2.5 SRfront wheel drive
2.5 SVfront wheel drive
2.5 SLfront wheel drive
3.5 SLfront wheel drive

Dimensions

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

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
2.5 S15.4 cu ft
2.5 SR15.4 cu ft
2.5 SV15.4 cu ft
2.5 SL15.4 cu ft
3.5 SL15.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
2.5 S15.4 cu ft
2.5 SR15.4 cu ft
2.5 SV15.4 cu ft
2.5 SL15.4 cu ft
3.5 SL15.4 cu ft
Max payload
2.5 S1,014 lbs
2.5 SR968 lbs
2.5 SV993 lbs
2.5 SL972 lbs
3.5 SL951 lbs
Curb weight
2.5 S3,212 lbs
2.5 SR3,258 lbs
2.5 SV3,233 lbs
2.5 SL3,254 lbs
3.5 SL3,463 lbs
Fuel tank
2.5 S18 gal
2.5 SR18 gal
2.5 SV18 gal
2.5 SL18 gal
3.5 SL18 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
2.5 S31
2.5 SR30
2.5 SV31
2.5 SL31
3.5 SL26
City MPG
2.5 S27
2.5 SR26
2.5 SV27
2.5 SL27
3.5 SL22
Highway MPG
2.5 S38
2.5 SR37
2.5 SV38
2.5 SL38
3.5 SL32

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2018 Nissan Altima FAQ

How much does the 2018 Nissan Altima cost?
The 2018 Nissan Altima has a starting MSRP of $23,260, ranging up to $33,630 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5 S from $23,260; 2.5 SR from $24,320; 2.5 SV from $25,910; 2.5 SL from $29,110; 3.5 SL from $33,630.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Nissan Altima?
The 2018 Nissan Altima achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2018 Nissan Altima have?
The 2018 Nissan Altima offers up to 15.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2018 Nissan Altima safe?
The 2018 Nissan Altima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2018 Nissan Altima come in?
The 2018 Nissan Altima is available in 5 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.