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

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2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sedan · 250 hp · 21 mpg combined

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$23,300Factory 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.

$19,300−$4,0002.5 S175 hp$23,300This trim3.5 SE250 hp$27,100+$3,8003.5 SL250 hp$29,350+$6,0503.5 SE-R260 hp

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 manual or 5-speed automatic.

250hp3.5L six-cylinder
249lb-ftTorque
21mpgCombined · 18–19 city · 25–28 highway
FWD5-speed manual / 5-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
15.6 cu ftCargo volume
3,227–3,274 lbsCurb weight
4,374 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

  • Charcoal
  • Frost
  • Blond

9 factory paints

  • Majestic Blue
  • Coral Sand
  • Sheer Silver
  • Satin White
  • Smoke
  • Mystic Emerald
  • Super Black
  • Polished Pewter
  • Sonoma Sunset

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2005 Altima.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Altima 3.5 SE.

2006 Altima 3.5 SE

$23,600$300 more9 colors · starting MSRP

2004 Altima 3.5 SE

$22,750$550 less9 colors · starting MSRP

2007 Altima 3.5 SE

$24,000$700 more14 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.