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How much does a new 2021 Nissan Altima cost?

2021 Altima Starting MSRP Sorted by Trim

The 2021 Altima is a very popular choice for those looking at midsize sedans. It has many standard features, including one of the best safety suites on the market. But just how much would you have to pay for a new Altima?

Here’s how much the 2021 Nissan Altima costs, depending on the trim and drivetrain you buy. How does the model you want stack up?



Starting Price by Trim

The 2021 Altima is available in five trims: S, SV, SR, SL, and Platinum. The SR trim has a performance variant that’s often considered its own trim, though: SR VC-Turbo. Here are all the trim configurations and their starting MSRPs, sorted in order of price.

  • S FWD – $24,350
  • SV FWD – $25,450
  • SV AWD – $26,850
  • SR FWD – $26,250
  • SR AWD – $27,650
  • SL FWD – $29,990
  • SR VC-Turbo FWD – $30,700
  • SL AWD – $31,390
  • Platinum AWD – $34,150

Powertrain Specs

Except the SR VC-Turbo trim, every 2021 Altima has a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that produces 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft for FWD models and 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque for AWD models. MPG varies by trim, but, in general, Altima FWD models get 28-city/39-highway mpg; Altima AWD models get 26-city/36-highway mpg. The SR VC-Turbo sports a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder that produces up to 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. It is rated 25-city/34-highway mpg.


Trim-by-Trim 2021 Altima MPG Guide


Want a New Nissan?

Want to buy a new Nissan vehicle? Well, here at Palm Springs Nissan, we have just the thing: our new car specials page. We have all sorts of new Nissan vehicles with available discounts we don’t you to miss out on. Also, you can schedule a test drive to try before you buy.

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