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2004 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sedan · 245 hp · 20–21 mpg combined

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$22,750Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Altima is right for you?

Four trims, $16,850 to $23,200. Tap one to open it.

$16,850−$5,9002.5175 hp $18,700−$4,0502.5 S175 hp $22,750This trim3.5 SE245 hp $23,200+$4502.5 SL175 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,050, from 2.5 S to 3.5 SE.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

245hp3.5L six-cylinder

246lb-ftTorque

20–21mpgCombined · 17–18 city · 24 highway

FWD5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic

5Seats

15.6 cu ftCargo volume

3,197–3,246 lbsCurb weight

4,374 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

Frost
Blond
Charcoal

8 factory paints

Satin White
Smoke
Mystic Emerald
Sonoma Sunset
Super Black
Polished Pewter
Sheer Silver
Velvet Beige

Safety and recalls

5 recall campaigns on file.

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