Used Nissan Altima for Sale near White River, 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 $16,551 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,311 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 has broad appeal as a comfortable, value-focused midsize sedan with strong equipment and good fuel economy. 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, fuel efficiency, and practical everyday usability. Review feedback also points to stylish design and a well-equipped cabin, with many shoppers appreciating 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The main trade-offs are the fairly pedestrian performance, the interior materials that feel cheap, and the outdated technology in recent years. Even so, the Altima remains a compelling used buy if you want a comfortable sedan with a strong feature set and solid value.

25.4% 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 feedback reinforces its strong everyday usability and safety equipment. Across the model years in the data, buyers also repeatedly praise its smooth ride and practical cabin.

• 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 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, with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, automatic rear braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: An 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on S and SR trims, or a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, and navigation on SR Premium and Platinum.
• 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 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 Altima with the core equipment.
• SR: Adds 19-inch wheels, sport-bolstered front seats, and a wireless charging pad, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want a more distinctive look and a bit more equipment.
• SR Premium: Brings the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, navigation, ProPilot Assist 1.0, and the nine-speaker Bose audio system.
• Platinum: Adds the most upscale equipment in the lineup, including the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, NissanConnect services, navigation, the nine-speaker Bose audio system, 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 2016, 2024, and 2015.

These higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a wider selection and a clearer value proposition. When more listings are available, it is usually easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition to find the right fit.

What is the Nissan Altima's resale value?

Most Altima model years are down year over year, and several recent examples have seen double-digit declines. That creates better opportunities for used buyers, especially if you are shopping newer model years that have softened meaningfully. The pattern also shows that older examples can be especially attractive when you want the lowest entry price.

The 2015, 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 −14.93% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −13.33%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 29.1% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $10,382 CAD. The Nissan Altima offers a comfortable, practical cabin with a smooth, easygoing character that suits everyday driving.

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 navigation.
• 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 also adds a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: Prices across the lineup range from $34,585 to $41,335.

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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.