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2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Sedan · 175 hp · 26 mpg combined

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$21,040Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Altima is right for you?

Five trims, $19,900 to $29,380. Tap one to open it.

$19,900−$1,1402.5175 hp$21,040This trim2.5 S175 hp$25,180+$4,1403.5 SE270 hp$26,650+$5,610Base198 hp$29,380+$8,3403.5 SL270 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,140, from 2.5 S to 3.5 SE.

The numbers.

Four configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or continuously variable automatic.

175hp2.5L four-cylinder
180lb-ftTorque
26mpgCombined · 23 city · 31–32 highway
FWD6-speed manual / continuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
7.4–15.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,076–3,192 lbsCurb weight
4,279–4,295 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

8 interiors

  • Frost
  • Charcoal
  • Blond
  • Charcoal
  • Charcoal
  • Blond
  • Blond
  • Frost

Velour or cloth or leather.

10 factory paints

  • Red Brick Metallic
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Sonoran Sand Metallic
  • Code Red Metallic
  • Dark Slate Metallic
  • Super Black
  • Navy Blue Metallic
  • Azure Blue Metallic
  • Precision Grey Metallic
  • Winter Frost Pearl

8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2009 Altima.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Altima 2.5 S.

2010 Altima 2.5 S

$21,840$800 more11 colors · starting MSRP

2008 Altima 2.5 S

$20,470$570 less11 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Altima 2.5 S

$22,430$1,390 more11 colors · starting MSRP

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