2008-2012 Nissan Altima Sedan
Mid-size Sedan
This five-person sedan has built a reputation for dependability, which is likely why Consumer Reports recommended this when it was new.





The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (7)
2.5
49,1512.5 S
67,241,207,952.5 S
472.5 SL
158,59,62,153,157,154,563.5 SE
96,493.5 SE
473.5 SL
Available packages (7)
CONVENIENCE PLUS PKG
8-way pwr driver seat auto on/off headlights dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors sunvisor extensions leather wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls trunk side net pwr front windows w/1-touch auto up/down & auto reverse key operated front windows up/down key fob operated front windows down pwr tilt & slide glass moonroof 16" alloy wheelsCONVENIENCE PKG
8-way pwr driver seat auto on/off headlights dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors sunvisor extensions leather wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls trunk side net pwr front windows w/1-touch auto up/down & auto reverse key operated front windows up/down key fob operated front windows downCONNECTION PKG
XM satellite radio Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA audio system w/6-disc CD changer speakers radio data system speed-sensitive volume Bluetooth hands-free phone systemPREMIUM PKG
pwr tilt & sliding glass moonroof fog lamps rear spoiler leather appointed seats heated front seats driver pwr lumbar Bluetooth hands-free phone system XM satellite radio Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA stereo w/6-disc CD changer w/9-speakers/radio data system speed sensitive volume Xenon high intensity discharge headlights dual zone auto temp control w/rear passenger vents HomeLink universal transceiver auto-dimming rearview mirror leather wrapped gear shift knob illuminated console lighting upper grade interior finishSL PKG
8-way pwr driver seat driver pwr lumbar leather appointed seats heated front seats 16" alloy wheels pwr tilt & slide glass moonroof dual zone auto temp control w/rear vents HomeLink universal transceiver compass auto on/off headlights dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors sunvisor extensions leather wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls leather wrapped shift knob pwr front windows w/1-touch auto up/down illuminated console lighting trunk side net upper grade interior finishSPORT PKG
pwr tilt & sliding glass moonroof w/sunshade fog lamps rear spoilerTECHNOLOGY PKG
Nissan navigation system w/XM NavTraffic rearview monitorAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (7)
2.5
156,47,1512.5 S
67,241,158,207,62,152,95,154,492.5 S
472.5 SL
59,153,157,563.5 SE
96,493.5 SE
153,157,473.5 SL
85,95Available packages (7)
CONVENIENCE PLUS PKG
pwr tilt & slide glass moonroof 16" alloy wheelsCONVENIENCE PKG
8-way pwr driver seat auto on/off headlights dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors sunvisor extensions leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls trunk side net front passenger window w/1-touch auto up/down & auto-reverse key operated front windows up/down key fob operated front windows downCONNECTION PKG
XM satellite radio Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA/CD-ROM audio system w/6-disc in-dash CD changer speakers radio data system speed-sensitive volume Bluetooth hands-free phone system dual zone auto temp control rear seat A/C ventsPREMIUM PKG
leather appointed seats & door trim heated front seats driver pwr lumbar Bluetooth hands-free phone system XM satellite radio Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA/CD-ROM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer speakers radio data system speed sensitive volume dual zone auto temp control w/rear seat vents compass HomeLink universal transceiver auto-dimming rearview mirror leather-wrapped gear shift knob illum console lighting upper grade interior finishSL PKG
leather appointed seats & door trim heated front seats HomeLink universal transceiver compass driver seat pwr lumbar leather-wrapped shift knob premium interior finishers illuminated console lighting 2.5SL badging auto-dimming rearview mirrorSPORT PKG
high intensity discharge headlamps vehicle dynamic control fog lamps rear spoilerTECHNOLOGY PKG
navigation system w/6.5" color monitor XM NavTraffic rearview monitor steering wheel navigation system controlsAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (4)
2.5
156,47,1512.5 S
67,241,158,207,62,152,153,95,1542.5 SL
59,157,85,563.5 SR
96Available packages (7)
PREMIUM AUDIO PKG
XM satellite radio Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA/CD-ROM audio system speakers radio data system speed-sensitive volume Bluetooth hands-free phone system 4.3" color display RearView monitor USB input iPod connectivityCONVENIENCE PKG
8-way pwr driver seat auto on/off headlights dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors sunvisor extensions leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls pwr front windows w/1-touch auto up/down & auto-reverse key operated front windows up/down key fob operated front windows down 16" alloy wheelsCONVENIENCE PLUS PKG
Pwr tilt & slide glass moonroof w/one-touch open/close & auto-reverse sliding sunshade dual-zone auto temp control manual folding sideview mirrors w/integrated turn signalsPREMIUM PKG
leather appointed seats & door trim heated front seats driver pwr lumbar Bluetooth hands-free phone system XM satellite radio Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA/CD-ROM stereo speakers radio data system speed sensitive volume compass HomeLink universal transceiver auto-dimming rearview mirror leather-wrapped gear shift knob 4.3" color display RearView monitor USB input iPod connectivity mood lighting rear A/C ventsSL PKG
leather seating surfaces leather-wrapped shift knob driver pwr lumbar heated driver/front passenger seats auto-dimming rearview mirror Homelink universal transceiver compass mood lighting rear A/C vents 2.5SL badgingSPORT PKG
high intensity discharge headlamps fog lamps rear spoiler dual-zone auto temp control pwr tilt & slide glass moonroof w/one-touch open/close & auto-reverse sliding sunshadeTECHNOLOGY PKG
navigation system w/6.5" VGA color monitor 9.3GB Music Box hard drive XM NavTraffic XM NavWeather DVD player Bluetooth streaming audio steering wheel navigation system controls VTR jackAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (4)
2.5
154,47,1512.5 S
67,241,158,207,62,152,153,952.5 SL
59,157,85,563.5 SR
96Available packages (9)
2.5S PREMIUM AUDIO PKG
XM satellite radio Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA/CD-ROM audio system speakers radio data system speed-sensitive volume Bluetooth hands-free phone system 4.3" color display RearView monitor USB input iPod connectivityCONVENIENCE PKG
8-way pwr driver seat auto on/off headlights dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors sunvisor extensions leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls pwr front windows w/1-touch auto up/down & auto-reverse key operated front windows up/down key fob operated front windows down 16" alloy wheelsCONVENIENCE PLUS PKG
pwr tilt & slide glass moonroof w/one-touch open/close & auto-reverse sliding sunshade dual-zone auto temp control manual folding sideview mirrors w/integrated turn signals3.5SR PREMIUM PKG
leather appointed seats trim heated front seats driver pwr lumbar Bluetooth hands-free phone system XM satellite radio Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA/CD-ROM stereo speakers radio data system speed sensitive volume compass HomeLink universal transceiver auto-dimming rearview mirror leather-wrapped gear shift knob 4.3" color display RearView monitor USB input iPod connectivity mood lighting rear A/C ventsENHANCED SECURITY PKG
vehicle alarm sensor security lightingSPECIAL EDITION PKG
auto on/off headlights leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls 16" alloy wheels fog lights special edition badge2.5SL PKG
leather seating surfaces leather-wrapped shift knob driver pwr lumbar heated driver/front passenger seats auto-dimming rearview mirror HomeLink universal transceiver compass mood lighting rear A/C vents 2.5SL badgingSPORT PKG
high intensity discharge headlights fog lights dual-zone auto temp control pwr tilt & slide glass moonroof w/one-touch open/close & auto-reverse sliding sunshade rear spoilerTECHNOLOGY PKG
navigation system w/6.5" VGA color monitor 9.3GB Music Box hard drive XM NavTraffic XM NavWeather DVD player Bluetooth streaming audio steering wheel navigation system controls VTR jackAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder Engine V6 Cylinder EngineAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend