Used Nissan Altima for Sale near Melmerby Beach, NS

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 $16,613 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,170 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 used-car pick if you want a comfortable, value-focused midsize sedan with broad 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 interiors, smooth ride, and strong fuel economy. Across the model years, the car also earns repeat praise for its easy-to-use technology and practical everyday value.

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

The main trade-offs centre on fairly pedestrian performance, interior materials that feel cheap, and technology that can feel dated in some recent years.

26.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Altima models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Altima for comfort, fuel economy, and everyday usability, while expert commentary repeatedly highlights its value, standard all-wheel drive in Canada, and broad feature content. Across the model years, it comes across as a practical sedan that delivers a lot of equipment for the money.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and reviewing service history carefully, especially on higher-mileage cars.

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 infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, and a navigation system
• 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 gets the standard 8-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a six-speaker stereo, making it the value-focused starting point.
• SR: Adds 19-inch wheels, sport-bolstered front seats, and a wireless charging pad, while keeping the Altima’s sporty look and everyday usability.
• SR Premium: The best-value upgrade if you want the strongest mix of equipment, because it adds the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, navigation, and the best safety features available for the Altima.
• Platinum: Adds the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, navigation, NissanConnect services, and a surround-view camera system for the most feature-rich Altima.

What Nissan Altima do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Altima years with the most listings are 2024, 2016, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, familiar equipment, and pricing that fits a wide range of budgets. More listings also give you more choice when comparing condition, mileage, and deal quality.

What is the Nissan Altima's resale value?

Most Altima model years have dropped in price over the past year, and several have seen double-digit declines. That pattern is good news if you are shopping used, because it creates more room to find value across a wide spread of model years. A few years have fallen less sharply, which suggests some versions are retaining value better than others.

The 2017, 2018, 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 −14.69% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −14.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 36.4% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 36.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,041 CAD. The Nissan Altima offers a roomy cabin and a comfortable, easygoing character that suits daily commuting well.

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 the Altima SR Premium and Platinum get a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, and a navigation system.
• Safety: Choosing the SR Premium trim level is also your ticket to the best safety features available for the Altima, including ProPilot Assist 1.0 and a lane-centring assist system, while the Altima Platinum also has a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: At its base 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 October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.