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2023 Nissan Altima

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$25,630 - $35,330
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 22, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Smooth and fuel efficient powertrain

Average handling dynamics

New front-end styling

Spacious and airy cabin

Substandard interior quality

New 12.3 inch touchscreen

Available AWD drivetrain

New Safety Features

Impressive ProPilot Assist system

Platinum trim has been renamed to SL

Specs & Features

$25,630

price

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

180 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

torque

1-speed CVT

transmission

2.5L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The Nissan Altima has been one of the most popular mid-size sedans in the American market and the sales figures show the same. The changes for the 2023 Nissan Altima are subtle but substantial. The exterior gets a redesigned front fascia with a new front grille, LED headlights, a new logo, and redesigned wheels. Besides this, Gray Sky Pearl and Garnett Pearl Metallic are the 2 new paint color options. Check out the video below by "Raiti's Rides" and find out if the new Altima is the best sedan to buy.

The Nissan Altima 2023 also gets a renamed top-end trim, the Platinum trim level has been renamed as SL. Inside, there's a new 12.3-inch infotainment screen, standard on the SL and SR VC-Turbo trims and optional for the SV trim. Nissan's Safety Shield 360 driver assistance is now expanded even further with more safety aids. The MSRP of 2023 Nissan Altima starts at $25,630 which means a considerable price hike of $730 over the previous model year. 

The 2023 Nissan Altima for sale is available in 4 trim configurations with 2 powertrains. As standard, there's a 2.5L 188 hp four-cylinder engine and the Nissan Altima 0-60 time of 8 seconds is pretty sufficient for most. While there is no manual transmission on offer, Nissan offers an AWD drivetrain for all trims barring the base S model. The available AWD puts it ahead of its rivals like the Honda Accord, Kia K5, Hyundai Sonata, and Toyota Camry. 

Buying Advice

While there are plenty of features available as standard, we would prefer opting for the 2023 Nissan Altima SR trim with a starting price of $27,830. Opting for the AWD costs $1,500 more and if budget is not a constraint, then the optional Premium package for $2,890 is worth the additional investment. 

As standard, the Altima SR features special exterior & interior styling elements, leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob, 19-inch alloy wheels, sport suspension, 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay & Satellite radio, powered driver seat, and much more. 

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Comparative Analysis against Competition

The 2023 Altima is powered by the 2.5-liter naturally aspirated inline-4 that produces 188 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque and is available for all models. Only the 2023 Nissan Altima 2.0 SR is one of the quickest as it gets an option for a 2.0-liter variable compression turbocharged four-cylinder motor that is capable of doing the 0-60 MPH run in 6.4 seconds, thanks to its 236 hp and 267 lb-ft output. Although the Altima SR 2.0 is significantly quicker thanks to sport-tuned suspension, all-wheel drive, and 19-inch wheels, it isn't as fun as its rivals. 

While the fuel efficiency 2023 Altima is pretty strong at 27/39 MPG in city/highway for the standard powertrain, while the VC Turbo model also does well at 25/34 MPG. The cabin gets tons of features right from the base trim and the 15.4 cu-ft trunk space is amongst the largest in the business. In terms of safety, the Altima 2023 scores a perfect 5-star rating from the NHTSA while the IIHS awarded it with the "Top Safety Pick+" award. 

The J.D. Power reliability rating of 80/100 is on par with rivals like the Chevrolet Malibu, but the Asian rivals perform better. Expect the 5-year cost of ownership to be around $38,950 which is slightly higher for a car of this class. The  Nissan Altima 2023 price starts at $25,630 excluding the $1,115 destination fee, which makes it one of the cheapest Nissan cars on sale today. Nissan offers 7 paint color options for the Altima but the 5-inch of ground clearance is quite low even for a sedan. 

Trims

    S
    $25,630 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 188 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 180 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 32 mpg
    SV
    $26,430 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl AWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 182 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 178 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    SR
    $27,830 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 188 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 180 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg
    SL
    $32,330 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl AWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 182 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 178 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.1 sec
    • Top Speed: 120 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    VC-T SR
    $35,330 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl CVT
    • Horsepower: 248 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 273 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 140 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg

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Torque

273 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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2023 Nissan Altima vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		8.4 sec16.5 sec120 mph
    		5.9 sec14.2 sec155 mph
    		5.9 sec14.6 sec131 mph
    		6.2 sec14.6 sec-
    		7.6 sec15.8 sec135 mph
    2023 Kia K5

    Ranked #4

    		7.7 sec15.9 sec128 mph
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    2023 Nissan Altima vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg16.2 gal.405/550.80 mi.
      		27 mpg38 mpg32 mpg14.8 gal.414.4/562.4 mi.
      		29 mpg37 mpg32 mpg14.8 gal.429.2/547.6 mi.
      		28 mpg39 mpg32 mpg15.8 gal.442.4/616.2 mi.
      2023 Kia K5

      Ranked #2

      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg15.8 gal.-
      		27 mpg35 mpg30 mpg15.8 gal.426.6/553 mi.

      2023 Nissan Altima vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		192.9 in.72.9 in.56.9 in.5.1 in.111.2 in. -
        		195.7 in.73.3 in.57.1 in.5.3 in.111.4 in. -
        		194.6 in.75.2 in.56.4 in.5.3 in.113 in. -
        		194.2 in.73 in.57.9 in.-111.4 in.
        2023 Kia K5

        Ranked #4

        		193.1 in.73.2 in.56.9 in.5.3 in.112.2 in. -
        		192.9 in.73.2 in.56.9 in.5.3 in.111.8 in. -

        2023 Nissan Altima vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		15.4 cu.ft.100.6 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
          		16.7 cu.ft.105.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          		13.5 cu.ft.93.4 cu.ft.-
          		15.1 cu.ft.100.4 cu.ft.-
          2023 Kia K5

          Ranked #3

          		16 cu.ft.105.3 cu.ft.-
          		15.7 cu.ft.102.9 cu.ft.-

          2023 Nissan Altima vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		15.4 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
            		-13.5 cu.ft.-
            		16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
            		-14.3 cu.ft.-
            		-23.3 cu.ft.-
            2023 Kia K5

            Ranked #6

            		-16 cu.ft.-

            2023 Nissan Altima vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-980 lbs.3328 lbs. -
              		19980 lbs.-3239 lbs.
              		19980 lbs.1234 lbs.3120 lbs.
              		1500 lbs.-3135 lbs.
              		-925 lbs.3310 lbs.
              		-1036 lbs.3611 lbs.

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              2023 Nissan Altima User Reviews

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              2024 Nissan Altima

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              Posted On: July 23, 2024

              My Nissan Altima

              Pros - [""Lots of room"", ""Luxury feel""]

              Cons - [""SiriusXM's"", ""Seat material""]

              My 2024 Nissan Altima has been an absolute pleasure to own and drive over the past year. The performance is truly impressive, with a powerful 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. The continuously variable transmission provides smooth, seamless acceleration that makes merging onto the highway or passing slower traffic a breeze. And the Altima's handling...

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              Posted On: June 12, 2024

              My Nissan Altima

              Pros - [""Lots of room"", ""Luxury feel""]

              Cons - [""SiriusXM's"", ""Seat material""]

              My 2024 Nissan Altima has been an absolute pleasure to own and drive over the past year. The performance is truly impressive, with a powerful 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. The continuously variable transmission provides smooth, seamless acceleration that makes merging onto the highway or passing slower traffic a breeze. And the Altima's handling...

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