2021 Nissan Altima trim levels explained

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$9,700

10 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 10 trims

2021 Nissan Altima trims by MSRP
Trim	MSRP	Destination	Engine	hp	Drivetrain	Transmission	MPG	Seats
2.5 S FWD	$24,550	$1,095	2.5L 4cyl	188 hp	FWD	CVT	32 mpg	5
2.5 SV FWD	$25,550	$1,095	2.5L 4cyl	188 hp	FWD	CVT	31 mpg	5
2.5 SR FWD	$26,550	$1,095	2.5L 4cyl	188 hp	FWD	CVT	32 mpg	5
2.5 SV AWD	$26,950	$1,095	2.5L	182 hp	AWD	CVT	31 mpg	5
2.5 SR AWD	$27,950	$1,095	2.5L	182 hp	AWD	CVT	29 mpg	5
2.5 SL FWD	$29,990	$1,095	2.5L 4cyl	188 hp	FWD	CVT	32 mpg	5
VC-T SR FWD	$30,680	$1,095	2.0L 4cyl	236 hp	FWD	CVT	29 mpg	5
2.0 SR FWD	$30,900	$1,095	2.0L 4cyl	236 hp	FWD	CVT	29 mpg	5
2.5 SL AWD	$31,390	$1,095	2.5L	182 hp	AWD	CVT	29 mpg	5
2.5 Platinum AWD	$34,250	$1,095	2.5L 4cyl	182 hp	AWD	CVT	29 mpg	5

2.5 S to 2.5 SV: +$1,000
2.5 S FWD $24,550 to 2.5 SV FWD $25,550.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 31 mpg.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Satellite radio, iPod connection, Leather steering wheel, Alloy wheels.
2.5 SV to 2.5 SR: +$1,000
2.5 SV FWD $25,550 to 2.5 SR FWD $26,550.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 32 mpg.
Adds as standard: Rear spoiler.
2.5 SR to 2.5 SL: +$3,440
2.5 SR FWD $26,550 to 2.5 SL FWD $29,990.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Live traffic, plus 4 more.
2.5 SL to VC-T SR: +$690
2.5 SL FWD $29,990 to VC-T SR FWD $30,680.
- Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
- Power: 188 hp to 236 hp.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 29 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
VC-T SR to 2.0 SR: +$220
VC-T SR FWD $30,680 to 2.0 SR FWD $30,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
2.0 SR to 2.5 Platinum: +$3,350
2.0 SR FWD $30,900 to 2.5 Platinum AWD $34,250.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
- Power: 236 hp to 182 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
No equipment data.

Cheapest trim with leather seats: 2.5 SL FWD, $29,990.
Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 2.5 SL FWD, $29,990. Optional from 2.5 SV FWD, $25,550.
Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2.5 SL FWD, $29,990.
Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: 2.5 Platinum AWD, $34,250.
Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 2.5 SV FWD, $25,550. Optional from 2.5 S FWD, $24,550.
Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 2.5 S FWD, $24,550.
Cheapest trim with navigation: 2.5 SL FWD, $29,990.
Cheapest trim with premium audio: 2.5 SL FWD, $29,990.
Cheapest trim with remote start: 2.5 S FWD, $24,550.
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.

2021 Nissan Altima: features by trim
Feature	2.5 S FWD	2.5 SV	2.5 SR	2.5 SL	VC-T SR FWD	2.5 Platinum AWD
Leather seats	N	N	N	S	N	S
Heated front seats	N	O	O	S	S	S
Heated steering wheel	N	N	N	S	S	S
360 camera	N	N	N	N	N	S
Blind spot warning	O	S	S	S	S	S
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto	S	S	S	S	S	S
Power liftgate or trunk	N	N	N	N	N	N
Third row	N	N	N	N	N	N
Navigation	N	N	N	S	N	S
Premium audio	N	N	N	S	N	S
Remote start	S	S	S	S	S	S
Heated rear seats	N	N	N	N	N	N
Panoramic roof	N	N	N	N	N	N

No equipment data: 2.0 SR FWD.

Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.

Price change by trim, 2020 to 2021
Trim	2020	2021	Change
2.5 S FWD	$24,300	$24,550	+$250
2.5 SV FWD	$28,140	$25,550	-$2,590
2.5 SR FWD	$25,900	$26,550	+$650
2.5 SV AWD	$29,490	$26,950	-$2,540
2.5 SR AWD	$27,250	$27,950	+$700
2.5 SL FWD	$30,240	$29,990	-$250
VC-T SR FWD	$29,750	$30,680	+$930
2.0 SR FWD	$29,750	$30,900	+$1,150
2.5 SL AWD	$31,590	$31,390	-$200
2.5 Platinum AWD	$33,750	$34,250	+$500

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.