2022 Nissan Altima trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,700
- 10 trims. $24,900 to $34,600.
- Base: 2.5 S FWD. Top: 2.5 Platinum AWD.
All 10 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD | $24,900 | $1,095 | 2.5L 4cyl | 188 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SV FWD | $25,900 | $1,095 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SR FWD | $26,900 | $1,095 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | FWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SV AWD | $27,300 | $1,095 | 2.5L | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SR AWD | $28,300 | $1,095 | 2.5L | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SL FWD | $30,340 | $1,095 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0 SR FWD | $31,250 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 236 hp | FWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| VC-T SR FWD | $31,250 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 236 hp | FWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 SL AWD | $31,740 | $1,095 | 2.5L | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Platinum AWD | $34,600 | $1,095 | 2.5L 4cyl | 182 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
2.5 S to 2.5 SV: +$1,000
2.5 S FWD $24,900 to 2.5 SV FWD $25,900.
- Power: 188 hp to 182 hp.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 31 mpg.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Satellite radio, iPod connection, Alloy wheels.
2.5 SV to 2.5 SR: +$1,000
2.5 SV FWD $25,900 to 2.5 SR FWD $26,900.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 29 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather steering wheel.
2.5 SR to 2.5 SL: +$3,440
2.5 SR FWD $26,900 to 2.5 SL FWD $30,340.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 31 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Live traffic, plus 3 more.
2.5 SL to 2.0 SR: +$910
2.5 SL FWD $30,340 to 2.0 SR FWD $31,250.
- Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 2.0L 4cyl.
- Power: 182 hp to 236 hp.
- MPG: 31 mpg to 29 mpg.
No equipment data.
VC-T SR to 2.5 Platinum: +$3,350
VC-T SR FWD $31,250 to 2.5 Platinum AWD $34,600.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
- Power: 236 hp to 182 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Remote start, Live traffic, plus 3 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 2.5 SL FWD, $30,340.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 2.5 SL FWD, $30,340. Optional from 2.5 SV FWD, $25,900.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2.5 SL FWD, $30,340.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: 2.5 Platinum AWD, $34,600.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 2.5 SV FWD, $25,900. Optional from 2.5 S FWD, $24,900.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 2.5 S FWD, $24,900.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 2.5 SL FWD, $30,340.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 2.5 SL FWD, $30,340.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 2.5 S FWD, $24,900.
- 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 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 | N | 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.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 2.5 SV AWD, $27,300.
- The most hp: 2.0 SR FWD, 236 hp, $31,250.
- The best mpg: 2.5 S FWD, 32 mpg, $24,900.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: +$350.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD | $24,550 | $24,900 | +$350 |
| 2.5 SV FWD | $25,550 | $25,900 | +$350 |
| 2.5 SR FWD | $26,550 | $26,900 | +$350 |
| 2.5 SV AWD | $26,950 | $27,300 | +$350 |
| 2.5 SR AWD | $27,950 | $28,300 | +$350 |
| 2.5 SL FWD | $29,990 | $30,340 | +$350 |
| 2.0 SR FWD | $30,900 | $31,250 | +$350 |
| VC-T SR FWD | $30,680 | $31,250 | +$570 |
| 2.5 SL AWD | $31,390 | $31,740 | +$350 |
| 2.5 Platinum AWD | $34,250 | $34,600 | +$350 |
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