Used Nissan Altima for Sale nearNew Waterford, 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 $17,066 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,357 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Altima a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Altima has broad appeal as a value-focused midsize sedan with roomy cabins, attractive styling, and a strong equipment list. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Altima for its comfortable ride, good fuel economy, and practical everyday value. Across the model years, reviewers also highlight the smooth driving experience and the strong mix of safety and technology features.

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

The main trade-offs are fairly pedestrian performance, interior materials that feel cheap, and outdated technology on the newest model year. Even so, the Altima remains a sensible used buy if you want comfort, efficiency, and a generous feature count.

25.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Altima models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Altima for comfort, fuel economy, and a smooth, easygoing driving experience. The model also earns repeated praise for its practical cabin and strong everyday value.

• 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 worth weighing carefully because the model’s repair record is uneven and some owners have raised concerns about the CVT transmission.

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
• 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 gives you the standard 8-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, a six-speaker stereo, standard AWD, and Nissan Safety Shield 360. It is the value-focused starting point.
• SR: This trim adds 19-inch wheels, sport-bolstered front seats, and a wireless charging pad, while keeping the standard tech and safety equipment. It suits you if you want a sportier look and feel without moving up the trim ladder.
• SR Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the strongest mix of comfort, tech, and safety upgrades. It adds the 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, navigation, the nine-speaker Bose audio system, ProPILOT Assist 1.0, and a lane-centring assist system.
• Platinum: This top trim adds the 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone projection, NissanConnect services, navigation, the Bose audio system, ProPILOT Assist 1.0, a lane-centring assist system, 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 2015.

Higher-volume model years tend to attract more shoppers because they usually offer a wider selection of trims, colours, and price points. That makes it easier to compare options and find a used Altima that fits your budget and equipment needs.

What is the Nissan Altima's resale value?

Most Altima model years are down year over year, and several have posted double-digit declines. That pattern can work in your favour as a used buyer because it opens up more affordable choices across a broad spread of model years. The smallest declines are concentrated among the older and some mid-cycle years, while the newest model year shows the steepest drop.

The 2015, 2022, and 2017 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 2025 model is at −30.2% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.98%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,121 CAD. The Nissan Altima offers a comfortable, practical cabin with broad everyday appeal.

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. They include ProPilot Assist 1.0, which pairs an adaptive cruise control system with stop-and-go capability and a lane-centring assist 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.