2020 Nissan Altima trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,880
- 14 trims. $24,300 to $35,180.
- Base: 2.5 S FWD. Top: VC-T Platinum FWD.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD | $24,300 | $950 | 2.5L 4cyl | 188 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S AWD | $25,650 | $950 | 2.5L | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SR FWD | $25,900 | $950 | 2.5L 4cyl | 188 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SR AWD | $27,250 | $950 | 2.5L | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SV FWD | $28,140 | $950 | 2.5L 4cyl | 188 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SV AWD | $29,490 | $950 | 2.5L | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0 SR FWD | $29,750 | $950 | 2.0L 4cyl | 236 hp | FWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| VC-T SR FWD | $29,750 | $950 | 2.0L 4cyl | 248 hp | FWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SL FWD | $30,240 | $950 | 2.5L 4cyl | 188 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SL AWD | $31,590 | $950 | 2.5L | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Platinum FWD | $32,400 | $950 | 2.5L 4cyl | 188 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Platinum AWD | $33,750 | $950 | 2.5L | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0 Platinum FWD | $35,180 | $950 | 2.0L 4cyl | 236 hp | FWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| VC-T Platinum FWD | $35,180 | $950 | 2.0L 4cyl | 248 hp | FWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
2.5 S to 2.5 SR: +$1,600
2.5 S FWD $24,300 to 2.5 SR FWD $25,900.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 31 mpg.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Pedestrian detection with auto brake, Leather steering wheel, Alloy wheels, Rear spoiler.
2.5 SR to 2.5 SV: +$2,240
2.5 SR FWD $25,900 to 2.5 SV FWD $28,140.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 32 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Garage door opener, Front and rear air conditioning, Heated mirrors, Fog lights.
2.5 SV to 2.0 SR: +$1,610
2.5 SV FWD $28,140 to 2.0 SR FWD $29,750.
- Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
- Power: 188 hp to 236 hp.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 29 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0 SR to VC-T SR: $0
2.0 SR FWD $29,750 to VC-T SR FWD $29,750.
- Power: 236 hp to 248 hp.
No equipment data.
VC-T SR to 2.5 SL: +$490
VC-T SR FWD $29,750 to 2.5 SL FWD $30,240.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
- Power: 248 hp to 188 hp.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 32 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Navigation, Premium audio, Live traffic, Garage door opener, Power front seats, plus 2 more.
2.5 SL to 2.5 Platinum: +$2,160
2.5 SL FWD $30,240 to 2.5 Platinum FWD $32,400.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 31 mpg.
Adds as standard: 360 camera.
2.5 Platinum to 2.0 Platinum: +$2,780
2.5 Platinum FWD $32,400 to 2.0 Platinum FWD $35,180.
- Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
- Power: 188 hp to 236 hp.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 29 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0 Platinum to VC-T Platinum: $0
2.0 Platinum FWD $35,180 to VC-T Platinum FWD $35,180.
- Power: 236 hp to 248 hp.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 2.5 SL FWD, $30,240.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 2.5 SV FWD, $28,140. Optional from 2.5 SR FWD, $25,900.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2.5 SV FWD, $28,140.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: 2.5 Platinum FWD, $32,400.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 2.5 SR FWD, $25,900. Optional from 2.5 S FWD, $24,300.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 2.5 S FWD, $24,300.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 2.5 SL FWD, $30,240.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 2.5 SL FWD, $30,240.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 2.5 S FWD, $24,300.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 2.5 S | 2.5 SR | 2.5 SV | VC-T SR FWD | 2.5 SL | 2.5 Platinum | VC-T Platinum FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | O | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: 2.0 SR FWD, 2.0 Platinum FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 2.5 S AWD, $25,650.
- The most hp: VC-T SR FWD, 248 hp, $29,750.
- The best mpg: 2.5 S FWD, 32 mpg, $24,300.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: Edition One FWD, VC-T Edition One FWD, 2.0 Edition ONE Sedan FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 14 trims. Median change: +$300.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD | $24,000 | $24,300 | +$300 |
| 2.5 S AWD | $25,350 | $25,650 | +$300 |
| 2.5 SR FWD | $25,350 | $25,900 | +$550 |
| 2.5 SR AWD | $26,700 | $27,250 | +$550 |
| 2.5 SV FWD | $28,180 | $28,140 | -$40 |
| 2.5 SV AWD | $29,530 | $29,490 | -$40 |
| 2.0 SR FWD | $29,400 | $29,750 | +$350 |
| VC-T SR FWD | $29,400 | $29,750 | +$350 |
| 2.5 SL FWD | $30,090 | $30,240 | +$150 |
| 2.5 SL AWD | $31,440 | $31,590 | +$150 |
| 2.5 Platinum FWD | $32,030 | $32,400 | +$370 |
| 2.5 Platinum AWD | $33,380 | $33,750 | +$370 |
| 2.0 Platinum FWD | $35,030 | $35,180 | +$150 |
| VC-T Platinum FWD | $35,030 | $35,180 | +$150 |
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