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2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Sedan · 175 hp · 26–27 mpg combined

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$22,710Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Altima is right for you?

Three trims, $20,550 to $25,570. Tap one to open it.

$20,550−$2,1602.5175 hp$22,710This trim2.5 S175 hp$25,570+$2,8603.5 SR270 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,860, from 2.5 S to 3.5 SR.

The numbers.

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

175hp2.5L four-cylinder
180lb-ftTorque
26–27mpgCombined · 23 city · 31–32 highway
FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic / 6-speed manual
5Seats
8.2–15.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,081–3,193 lbsCurb weight
4,279–4,295 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

8 interiors

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

Velour or cloth or leather.

10 factory paints

  • Tuscan Sun Metallic
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Crimson Black Metallic
  • Dark Slate Metallic
  • Red Alert
  • Saharan Stone Metallic
  • Super Black
  • Navy Blue Metallic
  • Winter Frost Pearl
  • Ocean Gray 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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Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover5out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Altima.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Altima 2.5 S.

2013 Altima 2.5 S

$22,280$430 less10 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Altima 2.5 S

$22,430$280 less11 colors · starting MSRP

2014 Altima 2.5 S

$22,690$20 less8 colors · starting MSRP

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