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2022 Nissan Altima trim levels explained

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2.5 S FWD$24,9002.5 SV FWD$25,9002.5 SR FWD$26,9002.5 SV AWD$27,3002.5 SR AWD$28,3002.5 SL FWD$30,3402.0 SR FWD$31,250VC-T SR FWD$31,2502.5 SL AWD$31,7402.5 Platinum AWD$34,600
10 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 10 trims

2022 Nissan Altima trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
2.5 S FWD$24,900$1,0952.5L 4cyl188 hpFWDCVT32 mpg5
2.5 SV FWD$25,900$1,0952.5L 4cyl182 hpFWDCVT31 mpg5
2.5 SR FWD$26,900$1,0952.5L 4cyl182 hpFWDCVT29 mpg5
2.5 SV AWD$27,300$1,0952.5L182 hpAWDCVT30 mpg5
2.5 SR AWD$28,300$1,0952.5L182 hpAWDCVT29 mpg5
2.5 SL FWD$30,340$1,0952.5L 4cyl182 hpFWDCVT31 mpg5
2.0 SR FWD$31,250$1,0952.0L 4cyl236 hpFWDCVT29 mpg5
VC-T SR FWD$31,250$1,0952.0L 4cyl236 hpFWDCVT29 mpg5
2.5 SL AWD$31,740$1,0952.5L182 hpAWDCVT30 mpg5
2.5 Platinum AWD$34,600$1,0952.5L 4cyl182 hpAWDCVT29 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. 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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

2022 Nissan Altima: features by trim
Feature2.5 S FWD2.5 SV2.5 SR2.5 SLVC-T SR FWD2.5 Platinum AWD
Leather seatsNNNSNS
Heated front seatsNOOSSS
Heated steering wheelNNNSSS
360 cameraNNNNNS
Blind spot warningOSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNNNNNN
Third rowNNNNNN
NavigationNNNSNS
Premium audioNNNSNS
Remote startSSSSNS
Heated rear seatsNNNNNN
Panoramic roofNNNNNN

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.
Price change by trim, 2021 to 2022
Trim20212022Change
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

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked