What does a 2021 Nissan Altima cost to run?
2.5 S FWD, 32 mpg
$1,200a year in fuel
- 10.0 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $31,750.
- Median sedan: $1,477 a year (75 models, 2021).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD | $24,550 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $31,750 |
| 2.5 SV FWD | $25,550 | 31 mpg | $1,239 | $0.10 | $32,982 |
| 2.5 SR FWD | $26,550 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $33,750 |
| 2.5 SV AWD | $26,950 | 31 mpg | $1,239 | $0.10 | $34,382 |
| 2.5 SR AWD | $27,950 | 29 mpg | $1,324 | $0.11 | $35,895 |
| 2.5 SL FWD | $29,990 | 32 mpg | $1,200 | $0.10 | $37,190 |
| VC-T SR FWD | $30,680 | 29 mpg | $1,324 | $0.11 | $38,625 |
| 2.0 SR FWD | $30,900 | 29 mpg | $1,324 | $0.11 | $38,845 |
| 2.5 SL AWD | $31,390 | 29 mpg | $1,324 | $0.11 | $39,335 |
| 2.5 Platinum AWD | $34,250 | 29 mpg | $1,324 | $0.11 | $42,195 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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