2026 Nissan Altima
2026 Nissan Altima — The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car manufactured by Nissan since 1992.
Trim: SV
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Nissan Altima snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Nissan Altima typically asks about $27,300 versus a $29,000 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2026 Nissan Altima. Versus 2025, watch city mpg (27 mpg → 26 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$27,300
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$29,000
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Altima?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2026 Nissan Altima — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
Video
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Nissan is DONE with Cars! //2026 Nissan Altima//
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is city mpg (27 mpg → 26 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- City MPG
- 27 mpg↓26 mpg
- Highway MPG
- 38 mpg↓36 mpg
How much does a used 2026 Altima cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $27,300 in typical used asking against a $29,000 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $29,000
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $27,300
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,700 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Altima?
The 2026 Nissan Altima is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Nissan Altima continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car manufactured by Nissan since 1992. It is an offshoot of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1955. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 DR N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 5/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 DR N/A AWD; 2026 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 DR N/A FWD.
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 5/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 30 mpg
- About 192.9 × 72.8 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 188 hp, 31 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
188 hp
Combined MPG
31 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (31 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,355
5-year energy
$6,774
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 31 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 192.9 in
- Width
- 72.8 in
- Height
- 57.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 111.4 in
- Curb weight
- 3434.8 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 36
- Combined MPG
- 31
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 5 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 DR N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SV | SR VC-Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 248 hp |
| Combined MPG | 31 | 28 |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 | 2.0L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD / AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | — | — | 31 | FWD | |
| 248 | — | — | 28 | FWD / AWD |