Used 2023 Nissan Altima Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
Nissan sells the 2023 Altima midsize sedan in five trim levels: S, SV, SR, SL and SR VC-Turbo. The first four trims come with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (188 horsepower, 180 lb-ft of torque) and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive is standard but an all-wheel-drive system is optional for the SV, SR and SL. With AWD, engine output drops to 182 hp and 178 lb-ft. At the top of the lineup is the Altima SR with its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (236 hp and 267 lb-ft, or 248 hp and 273 lb-ft on 93 octane gas). This engine pairs exclusively with front-wheel drive. Feature highlights for each trim include:
Which Altima trim does Edmunds recommend?
We think the SV trim is the smart choice for all-around value. The SV can also be had with optional all-wheel drive.
Compare trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Ogden, UT
| Vehicle | Altima 2.5 S | Altima 2.5 SV | Altima 2.5 SR | Altima 2.5 SL | Altima VC-T SR |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | optional | optional | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | optional | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | premium cloth | leather | leather/premium cloth |
| Heated seats | Not Available | optional | optional | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | optional | optional | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | |||
| Engine power | 188 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 188 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 188 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 188 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 248 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.0 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Tire size | 215/60R16 | 215/55R17 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 | 235/40R19 |
| Wheel size | 16 X 7.0-in | - | - | - | - |
| Wheel type | steel wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 28 / 39 / 32 MPG | 27 / 37 / 31 MPG | 27 / 37 / 31 MPG | 27 / 37 / 31 MPG | 25 / 34 / 29 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.2 gal. | 16.2 gal. | 16.2 gal. | 16.2 gal. | 16.2 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 454 / 632 miles | 437 / 599 miles | 437 / 599 miles | 437 / 599 miles | 405 / 551 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,244 lb. | 3,285 lb. | 3,329 lb. | 3,325 lb. | 3,460 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.9 in. | 72.9 in. | 72.9 in. | 72.9 in. | 72.9 in. |
| Height | 56.7 in. | 56.8 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.8 in. | 56.8 in. |
| Length | 192.9 in. | 192.9 in. | 192.9 in. | 192.9 in. | 192.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in. | 111.2 in. | 111.2 in. | 111.2 in. | 111.2 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 15.4 cu. ft. | 15.4 cu. ft. | 15.4 cu. ft. | 15.4 cu. ft. | 15.4 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 43.8 in. | 43.8 in. | 43.8 in. | 43.8 in. | 43.8 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.2 in. | 58.2 in. | 58.2 in. | 58.2 in. | 58.2 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 36.9 in. | 36.9 in. | 36.9 in. | 36.7 in. | 36.7 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $34,687 | $36,393 | $36,153 | $38,223 | $39,979 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.46 | $0.49 | $0.48 | $0.51 | $0.53 |
| Depreciation | $8,839 | $10,074 | $9,191 | $10,899 | $9,607 |
| Financing | $4,045 | $4,180 | $4,427 | $4,700 | $4,908 |
| Taxes & Fees | $2,072 | $2,116 | $2,196 | $2,285 | $2,352 |
| Fuel | $8,316 | $8,582 | $8,582 | $8,582 | $10,431 |
| Insurance | $4,933 | $4,933 | $4,933 | $4,933 | $5,044 |
| Maintenance | $5,142 | $5,168 | $5,484 | $5,484 | $6,047 |
| Repairs | $1,340 | $1,340 | $1,340 | $1,340 | $1,590 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Charcoal, cloth | Light Grey, cloth Charcoal, cloth | Charcoal Sport, premium cloth | Light Grey, leather Charcoal, leather | Charcoal Sport, leather/premium cloth |
| Exterior | Super Black Gun Metallic Deep Blue Pearl Brilliant Silver Metallic Glacier White | Super Black Gun Metallic Pearl White TriCoat Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Brilliant Silver Metallic Garnet Pearl Metallic | Super Black Gun Metallic Pearl White TriCoat Gray Sky Pearl Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Deep Blue Pearl Glacier White Brilliant Silver Metallic | Super Black Gun Metallic Pearl White TriCoat Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Brilliant Silver Metallic Garnet Pearl Metallic | Super Black Gun Metallic Pearl White TriCoat Gray Sky Pearl Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Deep Blue Pearl Glacier White Brilliant Silver Metallic |