2026 Nissan Altima Trims Comparison
Which 2026 Altima trim does Edmunds recommend?
Nissan hasn't released official information on the 2026 Altima as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's Altima, we recommend stepping up to the SV trim, which only costs a few hundred dollars more than the base model. You get a handful of additional standard features, but more importantly, it's eligible for the optional SV Premium package that adds several desirable convenience, tech and safety features.
2026 Altima trim level differences
[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Altima. We expect the 2026 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Nissan Altima is a midsize four-door sedan available in S, SV, SR and SL trim levels. All come with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (188 horsepower, 180 lb-ft of torque), a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available for the SV, SR and SL. Keep reading for our rundown of each trim's standard and optional features.
Pricing
Compare 2026 Altima trims side-by-side
| Vehicle | Altima 2.5 SV | Altima 2.5 SR |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | ||
| Hide similarities | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard |
| Navigation | optional | optional |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional |
| Parking assistance | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | premium cloth |
| Heated seats | optional | optional |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | United States | United States |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Engine power | 188 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 188 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 | 235/40R19 |
| Wheel size | - | - |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 26 / 36 / 30 MPG | 26 / 36 / 30 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.2 gal. | 16.2 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 421 / 583 miles | 421 / 583 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,283 lb. | 3,323 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | - | - |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.9 in. | 72.9 in. |
| Height | 56.8 in. | 56.9 in. |
| Length | 192.9 in. | 192.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in. | 111.2 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 15.4 cu. ft. | 15.4 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 43.8 in. | 43.8 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.2 in. | 58.2 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 36.9 in. | 36.9 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available |
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available |
| Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available |
| Financing | Not Available | Not Available |
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available |
| Fuel | Not Available | Not Available |
| Insurance | Not Available | Not Available |
| Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available |
| Repairs | Not Available | Not Available |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Charcoal, leather Charcoal, cloth | Charcoal Sport, leather/premium cloth Charcoal Sport, premium cloth |
| Exterior | Super Black Pearl White TriCoat Glacier White Gun Metallic Brilliant Silver Metallic Scarlet Ember Tintcoat | Super Black Gray Sky Pearl Pearl White TriCoat Glacier White Gun Metallic Tactical Green Metallic Scarlet Ember Tintcoat |