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2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE-R, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE-R

Sedan · 260 hp · 21 mpg combined

Sticker from
$29,350Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Altima is right for you?

Four trims, $19,300 to $29,350. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,000, from 2.5 S to 3.5 SE.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual.

260hp3.5L six-cylinder
251lb-ftTorque
21mpgCombined · 18 city · 26–28 highway
FWD5-speed shiftable automatic / 6-speed manual
5Seats
15.6 cu ftCargo volume
3,279–3,316 lbsCurb weight
4,374 lbsGVWR

114 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Charcoal/Red
  • Charcoal/Gray

4 factory paints

  • Super Black
  • Sheer Silver
  • Code Red
  • Smoke

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2005 Altima.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
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