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2016 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2016 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Sedan · 270 hp · 26 mpg combined

Sticker from
$32,090Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

10 factory options, from $190 to $900.

18" Wheel$900
Rocker Panel Moldings$420
Premium Spoiler (Body Color)$405
Special Paint - Pearl White$395
Rear Diffuser$365
Illuminated Kick Plates$350
Interior Lighting Package$250
External Ground Lighting$240
Floors Mats, Trunk Mat and Trunk Net$220
Splash Guards$190

Which Altima is right for you?

Seven trims, $22,500 to $32,090. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

270hp3.5L six-cylinder
251lb-ftTorque
26mpgCombined · 22 city · 32 highway
FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
15.4 cu ftCargo volume
3,463 lbsCurb weight
4,414 lbsGVWR

117 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

  • Charcoal
  • Beige
  • Cashmere

All leather.

11 factory paints

  • Super Black
  • Storm Blue
  • Coulis Red
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Bordeaux Black
  • Gun Metallic
  • Pearl White
  • Cayenne Red
  • Brilliant Silver
  • Java Metallic
  • Forged Bronze

8 of the 11 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 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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