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2018 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Sedan · 179 hp · 31 mpg combined

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$29,110Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Altima is right for you?

Five trims, $23,260 to $33,630. Tap one to open it.

$23,260−$5,8502.5 S179 hp$24,320−$4,7902.5 SR179 hp$25,910−$3,2002.5 SV179 hp$29,110This trim2.5 SL179 hp$33,630+$4,5203.5 SL270 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,520, from 2.5 SL to 3.5 SL.

The numbers.

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

179hp2.5L four-cylinder
177lb-ftTorque
31mpgCombined · 27 city · 38 highway
FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
15.4 cu ftCargo volume
3,254 lbsCurb weight
4,226 lbsGVWR
972 lbsMax payload

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

  • Beige
  • Charcoal

Both leather.

6 factory paints

  • Super Black
  • Pearl White
  • Brilliant Silver
  • Gun Metallic
  • Storm Blue
  • Scarlet Ember

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2018 Altima.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Altima 2.5 SL.

2019 Altima 2.5 SL

$30,090$980 more6 colors · starting MSRP

2017 Altima 2.5 SL

$28,570$540 less9 colors · starting MSRP

2020 Altima 2.5 SL

$30,240$1,130 more9 colors · starting MSRP

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