Used Nissan Altima for Sale nearLively, ON

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 $16,645 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,184 CAD. 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 value pick if you want a comfortable, well-equipped midsize sedan with broad owner appeal.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Altima for its comfortable ride, fuel economy, and easy-to-use technology. Across the model years, shoppers also tend to value its roomy cabin and strong everyday practicality.

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

The main trade-offs are the CVT’s effect on driving enjoyment, interior materials that feel inexpensive in some years, and technology that can feel dated in the newest model-year testing.

29.5% 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 they often highlight its smooth ride and practical cabin. Expert commentary also points to strong everyday usability and good fuel economy across several model years.

• Owners rate the Nissan Altima between 3.8 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing carefully, especially on higher-mileage examples where maintenance history matters.

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 brings 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 you if you want the most affordable way into the lineup.
• SR: This trim adds 19-inch wheels, sport-bolstered front seats, and a wireless charging pad, giving you a sportier look and feel while staying close to the value end of the range.
• SR Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the strongest mix of equipment, 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: This top trim adds the most upscale equipment in the lineup, including the 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, navigation, Bose audio, ProPILOT Assist 1.0, and a surround-view camera system.

What Nissan Altima do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Altima years with the most listings are 2024, 2016, and 2025.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a wider selection of trims, prices, and mileage levels. That gives you more room to compare listings and find a version that fits your budget and equipment needs.

What is the Nissan Altima's resale value?

Most Altima model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and older years alike, while one year is essentially flat and another is slightly up.

The 2018 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2018, 2017, and 2022 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 −14.62% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −13.24%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 36.7% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 39.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,641 CAD. The Nissan Altima offers a roomy cabin and a comfortable, easygoing 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 get a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, and navigation.
• Safety: SR Premium adds ProPilot Assist 1.0 with adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability and lane-centring assist, and Platinum adds a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: The 2025 Altima is the most affordable midsize car on the rapidly dwindling market.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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.

How does the 2024 Nissan Altima compare to the 2024 Toyota Camry?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.