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2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sedan · 250 hp · 21 mpg combined

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$23,600Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Altima is right for you?

Five trims, $17,750 to $29,650. Tap one to open it.

$17,750−$5,8502.5175 hp$19,600−$4,0002.5 S175 hp$23,600This trim3.5 SE250 hp$27,400+$3,8003.5 SL250 hp$29,650+$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 · 25–27 highway
FWD5-speed manual / 5-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
15.6 cu ftCargo volume
3,243–3,299 lbsCurb weight
4,374 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

5 interiors

  • Charcoal
  • Frost
  • Blond
  • Blond
  • Charcoal

Velour or leather.

9 factory paints

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

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

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2006 Altima.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Altima 3.5 SE.

2007 Altima 3.5 SE

$24,000$400 more14 colors · starting MSRP

2005 Altima 3.5 SE

$23,300$300 less9 colors · starting MSRP

2008 Altima 3.5 SE

$24,470$870 more11 colors · starting MSRP

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