How Does the Nissan Altima Compare to the Competition?

The Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan with a lot to offer. It has a sleek design, a smooth ride and a variety of features that make your driving experience even more enjoyable. This vehicle offers the practicality of affordability and efficiency, while still providing the enjoyment of modern features and responsive handling.

Other sedans might seem similar at first glance. Models like the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Chevy Malibu also offer reasonable prices and modern features. With so many great options out there, it might be hard to determine if the Altima really is the best choice for you. So why choose the Altima? Check out the comparisons below to see how the Altima stacks up to the competition.

Nissan Altima vs Toyota Camry

• The Altima is more affordable, at $22,900, than the Camry, at $23,840, so you can save.
• You can save on gas in the Altima, which offers 27 city/39 highway/31 combined mpg, while the Camry only offers 21 city/33 highway/27 combined mpg.
• The Altima offers a more exciting ride, with an available 270hp, than in the Camry, which only offers an available 268hp.
• Taller drivers and passengers can stay comfortable in the Altima with 45 inches of front legroom and 40 inches of front headroom, while the Camry only offers 41.6 inches of front legroom and 38.8 inches of front headroom.
• Intelligent  Key doors, push button start and leatherette trim make your ride more enjoyable in the Altima; to get these features in the Camry, you have to pay extra.

Nissan Altima vs Chevy Malibu

• The Altima is more efficient, with 39 highway/31 combined mpg, than the Malibu, with 36 highway/30 combined mpg, so you can save on gas.
• You can enjoy more power in the Altima, with 179hp standard and 270hp available, than in the Malibu, with 160hp standard and 250hp available.
• Speed-sensitive steering provides sharper handling in the Altima; the Malibu does not offer this feature.
• Taller drivers and passengers can stay comfortable in the Altima with 45 inches of front legroom and 40 inches of front headroom, while the Malibu only offers 42 inches of front legroom and 39.1 inches of front headroom.
• Features like overhead console storage, vanity mirrors, driver's seat lumbar support, voice-activated audio control and leatherette trim make your driving experience more enjoyable in the Altima; the Malibu does not offer these features.

Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Sonata

• The Altima is more efficient, with 27 city/39 highway/31 combined mpg, than the Sonata, with 25 city/36 highway/29 combined mpg, so you can save on gas.
• You can enjoy more V6 horsepower in the Altima, which offers 270hp, than in the Sonata, which only offers 245hp.
• Taller passengers can stay comfortable in the Altima with 36.1 inches of rear legroom, while the Sonata only offers 35.6 inches of rear legroom.
• Features like Intelligent  Key doors, push button start, driver's seat lumbar support and leatherette trim make your driving experience more enjoyable in the Altima; the Sonata does not offer these features.

If you're interested in learning more about the Nissan Altima and how it compares to the competition, come on over to our North Smithfield, RI dealership serving Providence, Cranston, Johnston and Attleboro. We would be happy to answer your questions and arrange test drives so you can see for yourself what the Altima has to offer and decide if it's the right fit for you. Be sure to take a look at our new car specials as well to save on a new Altima.