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. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $24,120.

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.

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.

2018 Nissan Altima

5 trims · Sedan

From live listings

$24,120

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $23,260 – $33,630

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★☆☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

Nissan Altima for sale

1 live listing from $24,120 · median $24,120

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Used
2023 Nissan Altima
2.0 SR
Gray Sky Pearl•Charcoal
$24,120
31,503 mi
Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA

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)

$23,260

Typical monthly

$461/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). 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
—

Compare 2018 Nissan Altima trim specifications
Spec	2.5 S	2.5 SR	2.5 SV	2.5 SL	3.5 SL
MSRP	$23,260	$24,320	$25,910	$29,110	$33,630
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	27/38	26/37	27/38	27/38	22/32
Horsepower	179 hp	179 hp	179 hp	179 hp	270 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 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
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.4	15.4	15.4	15.4	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

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5 S	2.5 SR	2.5 SV	2.5 SL	3.5 SL
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	V6
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	179 hp	179 hp	179 hp	179 hp	270 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 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
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	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
Height	57.8 in	57.9 in	57.8 in	57.8 in	57.9 in
Wheelbase	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
Max cargo capacity	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft
Max payload	1,014 lbs	968 lbs	993 lbs	972 lbs	951 lbs
Curb weight	3,212 lbs	3,258 lbs	3,233 lbs	3,254 lbs	3,463 lbs
Fuel tank	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	31	30	31	31	26
City MPG	27	26	27	27	22
Highway MPG	38	37	38	38	32