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Compare 4 trims on the 2012 Nissan Altima

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

2012 Nissan Altima

2.5 (1 style)

4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5
$20,550
Starting MSRP
27 combined MPG
MPG
175.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
CVT Transmission
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

2.5 S (3 styles)

2dr Cpe I4 Manual 2.5 S 2dr Cpe I4 CVT 2.5 S 4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5 S
$24,040
Starting MSRP
$24,640
Starting MSRP
$22,710
Starting MSRP
26 combined MPG
MPG
26 combined MPG
MPG
27 combined MPG
MPG
175.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
175.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
175.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
CVT Transmission
Transmission
CVT Transmission
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

2.5 SL (1 style)

4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5 SL
$22,710
Starting MSRP
27 combined MPG
MPG
175.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
CVT Transmission
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

3.5 SR (3 styles)

2dr Cpe V6 CVT 3.5 SR 2dr Cpe V6 Manual 3.5 SR 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SR
$28,970
Starting MSRP
$31,200
Starting MSRP
$25,570
Starting MSRP
23 combined MPG
MPG
21 combined MPG
MPG
23 combined MPG
MPG
270.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
270.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
270.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
CVT Transmission
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
CVT Transmission
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity