Used Nissan Altima for Sale nearDSL de Drummond, NB

How much does the Nissan Altima cost in today's market?

Used Nissan Altima prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Nissan Altima's current nationwide average price is $16,494 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $16,297 CAD over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Altima a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Altima is a strong used-car pick if you want a comfortable, value-focused midsize sedan with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Altima for its comfortable ride, good fuel economy, and practical everyday value. Across the model years, the cabin and feature set also come up often as positives, along with the car’s smooth, easygoing character.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are the fairly pedestrian performance, the interior materials that feel cheap in recent years, and technology that can feel dated on some trims. Even so, the Altima’s mix of comfort, efficiency, and equipment makes it appealing for shoppers who want a straightforward sedan.

26.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Altima models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Altima as comfortable, efficient, and easy to live with, and the expert reviews echo that it delivers a smooth, practical driving experience. The strongest themes across the data are everyday comfort, good fuel economy, and a well-equipped feel.

• Owners rate the Nissan Altima between 3.83 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped by the model’s uneven repair record and the CVT concerns noted by owners, so a careful pre-purchase inspection is especially worthwhile.

What should I look for when buying a used Nissan Altima?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360
• Infotainment: an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; SR Premium and Platinum add a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, and navigation
• Fuel efficiency: The Altima AWD should burn 8.2 litres per 100 kilometres in S trim and 8.4 L/100 km in other trims in combined driving.

Which Nissan Altima trim should I buy?

The 2025 Nissan Altima offers these trims:

• S: The entry trim includes the standard 8-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, a six-speaker stereo, and Nissan Safety Shield 360; it suits buyers who want the most affordable way into the lineup.
• SR: This trim adds 19-inch wheels, sport-bolstered front seats, and a wireless charging pad, making it a good fit if you want a sportier look and feel without moving up the range.
• SR Premium: This is the best-value trim, adding the 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, navigation, ProPilot Assist 1.0, and the nine-speaker Bose audio system.
• Platinum: The top trim adds the surround-view camera system and the most upscale equipment in the lineup for buyers who want the fullest feature set.

What Nissan Altima do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Altima years with the most listings are 2016, 2024, and 2017.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and lower used-car pricing.

What is the Nissan Altima's resale value?

Most Altima model years are showing year-over-year price declines, and several of them are dropping by double digits. That creates opportunities for used buyers, especially if you are shopping newer examples that have already moved down from their earlier pricing. The smaller changes on the older model years suggest those cars are moving more gradually in price.

The 2015, 2017, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Nissan Altima safe?

• 2025: 5/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 8/10

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on every Altima.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 and 2022 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Nissan Altima now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −13.92% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −14.22%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 30% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $10,157 CAD. The Nissan Altima offers a comfortable, easygoing driving character that makes it a practical everyday sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Nissan equips every 2025 Altima sold in Canada with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and standard AWD, generating 182 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque, and the Altima AWD should burn 8.2 litres per 100 kilometres in S trim and 8.4 L/100 km in other trims in combined driving.
• Tech: The standard setup has an 8-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a six-speaker stereo, while SR Premium and Platinum add a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, and navigation.
• Safety: ProPilot Assist 1.0 pairs adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability and lane-centring assist, and the Platinum adds a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: Prices across the lineup range from $34,585 CAD to $41,335 CAD.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.