Used Nissan Altima for Sale near Sherwood, 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 $16,661 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,174 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 repeatedly praise the Altima for its comfortable ride, fuel economy, and easy-to-live-with cabin. Across the model years, shoppers also tend to like its stylish design, roomy feel, and useful equipment for the money.

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

The main trade-offs are the fairly pedestrian driving character, the interior materials that feel inexpensive in some recent years, and technology that can feel dated unless you move up the trim ladder.

24.5% 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 expert reviews reinforce its strong everyday usability and value. Across the model years, buyers also praise its smooth ride and practical cabin.

• 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 factoring in, especially if you want a car that will stay trouble-free over many years.

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
• 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. Our test car averaged 8.3 L/100 km on our mountainous testing loop.

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, 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, while keeping the standard safety suite and basic infotainment. It is the best-value choice if you want a sportier look and feel without moving up too far.
• SR Premium: This is the sweet spot for shoppers who want the most complete mix of equipment, with the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 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 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless smartphone integration, navigation, the Bose audio system, ProPilot Assist 1.0, and a surround-view camera system for the most fully equipped Altima experience.

What Nissan Altima do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and familiar equipment. When more listings are on the market, you usually get more choice on colour, trim, and condition.

What is the Nissan Altima's resale value?

Most Altima model years are down year over year, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The declines are especially pronounced in several newer and mid-cycle years, 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 2020 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 −12.25% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −13.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 32.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,853 CAD. The Nissan Altima offers a comfortable ride and a roomy, easy-to-live-with cabin that make 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 infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, and a navigation system.
• Safety: Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on every Altima, and SR Premium adds ProPilot Assist 1.0 with adaptive cruise control, stop-and-go capability, and lane-centring assist, while 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 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 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.