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2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 S, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Sedan · 188 hp · 32 mpg combined

Sticker from
$24,550Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

6 factory options, from $205 to $910.

17" Alloy Wheels$910
S Driver Assist Package$475
Floor Mats, Trunk Mat, Hideaway Nets, Dual Trunk Hooks$300
Chrome Body Side Moldings$265
Impact Sensors$210
Splash Guards$205

Which Altima is right for you?

Six trims, $24,550 to $34,250. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

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

188hp2.5L four-cylinder
180lb-ftTorque
32mpgCombined · 28 city · 39 highway
FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
15.4 cu ftCargo volume
3,207 lbsCurb weight
4,328 lbsGVWR
1,121 lbsMax payload

99 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

  • Charcoal

Cloth.

5 factory paints

  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Super Black
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover5out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 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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Other years of the Altima 2.5 S.