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2012 Nissan Altima 2.5, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2012 Nissan Altima 2.5

Sedan · 175 hp · 27 mpg combined

Sticker from
$20,550Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

4 factory options, from $140 to $180.

Floor and Trunk Mats (5 Piece)$180
Aluminum Kick Plates$170
Vehicle Alarm Impact Sensor (Late Availability)$140
Trunk Sub-Floor Organizer w/First Aid and Emergency Kit$140

Which Altima is right for you?

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

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

The numbers.

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

175hp2.5L four-cylinder
180lb-ftTorque
27mpgCombined · 23 city · 32 highway
FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
15.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,180 lbsCurb weight
4,279 lbsGVWR

102 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

  • Frost

Velour.

4 factory paints

  • Winter Frost Pearl
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Dark Slate Metallic
  • Super Black

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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