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2009 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Sedan · 270 hp · 22 mpg combined

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$29,380Factory 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−$9,4802.5175 hp$21,040−$8,3402.5 S175 hp$25,180−$4,2003.5 SE270 hp$26,650−$2,730Base198 hp$29,380This trim3.5 SL270 hp

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

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

270hp3.5L six-cylinder
258lb-ftTorque
22mpgCombined · 19 city · 26 highway
FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
15.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,407 lbsCurb weight
4,458 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

6 interiors

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

Velour or cloth or leather.

8 factory paints

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

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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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 3.5 SL.

2010 Altima 2.5

$19,900$9,480 less11 colors · starting MSRP

2008 Altima 3.5 SL

$28,670$710 less11 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Altima 2.5

$20,270$9,110 less11 colors · starting MSRP

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