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2009 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2009 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sedan · 270 hp · 21–22 mpg combined

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$25,180Factory 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−$5,2802.5175 hp$21,040−$4,1402.5 S175 hp$25,180This trim3.5 SE270 hp$26,650+$1,470Base198 hp$29,380+$4,2003.5 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.

270hp3.5L six-cylinder
258lb-ftTorque
21–22mpgCombined · 18–19 city · 26–27 highway
FWD6-speed manual / continuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
7.4–15.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,241–3,355 lbsCurb weight
4,458–4,586 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

6 interiors

  • Blond
  • Charcoal
  • Blond
  • Blond
  • Charcoal
  • Charcoal

Leather or velour or cloth.

10 factory paints

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

8 of the 10 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 2009 Altima.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Altima 3.5 SE.

2010 Altima 2.5

$19,900$5,280 less11 colors · starting MSRP

2008 Altima 3.5 SE

$24,470$710 less11 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Altima 2.5

$20,270$4,910 less11 colors · starting MSRP

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