2021 Nissan Altima Trims Comparison

Looking for more a little more oomph under the hood? The SR offers a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 236 hp and 267 lb-ft on tap (248 hp and 273 lb-ft on 93 octane gas). This engine is paired exclusively with front-wheel drive.

S
The S base trim is indeed pretty basic, but it offers:

• 16-inch steel wheels
• Remote engine start
• Keyless entry and ignition
• Height-adjustable driver's seat
• 60/40-split folding rear seat
• 7-inch touchscreen
• Six-speaker audio system
• Bluetooth phone and audio streaming
• Single USB port

Safety features on the base S include:

• Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)
• Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

A number of features are available via the Driver Assist package. It adds:

• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse)
• Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
• Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

SV
The SV builds on the base S equipment by adding:

• Driver Assist package
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Satellite radio
• An additional USB-C port up front and two rear USB ports

The SV also has an optional SV Premium package. It consists of:

• Heated mirrors
• Sunroof
• Heated front seats
• Adjustable lumbar support for the driver's seat
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Nissan's ProPilot Assist system
• Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
• Lane keeping assist (steers the Altima back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

SR
The SR is the Altima's sport-themed trim. On top of the SV features, it adds:

• 19-inch wheels
• Sport-tuned suspension (front-wheel-drive models only)
• Transmission paddle shifters
• Unique exterior and cabin styling elements
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

The optional SR Premium package consists of everything from the SV's Premium package, with the exception of ProPilot Assist. Selecting the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine automatically adds this package.

SL
The SL builds on the SV features, adding:

• SV Premium package
• Heated steering wheel
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Power-adjustable passenger seat
• Leather upholstery
• Rear air vents
• Navigation system
• Nine-speaker Bose premium audio system

Platinum
Springing for the Platinum adds all-wheel drive, plus:

• 19-inch wheels
• Driver-seat memory settings
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Ambient interior lighting
• 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Altima and its surroundings for tight parking situations)