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2023 Nissan Altima

SL FWD

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What the SL adds over the S (+$6,700)

Spec	S	SL
Rear brake diameter	292.1 mm	279.9 mm
Curb weight (maximum)	3244 lbs	3325 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3244 lbs	3325 lbs
MPG (city)	28 mpg	27 mpg
MPG (combined)	32 mpg	31 mpg
MPG (highway)	39 mpg	37 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$25,630	$32,330
Overall height	56.7 in	56.8 in
Parking brake type	Foot brake / mechanical	Electronic / switch
Tire size	215/60R16	235/40R19
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	36.1 ft	37.4 ft
Wheel diameter	16 in	19 in
Wheel material	steel	alloy

Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.3-inch color display with multi-touch control, 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts, 2-way power lumbar, 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, 4-way power passenger seat, 7.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display, 8-way power, Active Ride Control, Bose® Premium Sound System with AM/FM/AUX w/9 speakers, Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, Exhaust finisher, Front engine / AWD, Heated front seats, Heated sideview mirrors with integrated LED turn signal indicators, Intelligent Around View® Monitor, Intelligent Cruise Control, Intelligent Lane Intervention, Intelligent Trace Control, Leather-appointed, Manual shift mode with paddle shifters, Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), NissanConnect with Nissan Door to Door Navigation, NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto™, Outside mirror-mounted LED turn signal indicators, ProPILOT Assist (Steering Assist + Intelligent Cruise Control – with Full Speed Range and Hold), Rear heating/cooling vents, Remote engine starter with Intelligent Climate Control, SiriusXM® with 360L including 3-month Trial Subscription, Traffic Sign Recognition, Two front illuminated USB connection ports (one Type-A, one Type-C), Two rear illuminated USB charge ports (one Type-A, one Type-C), Wi-Fi hotspot, Wireless charging pad

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	295.9 mm
Front brake type	Power-assisted vented disc
Rear brake diameter	279.9 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Electronic / switch

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row	15.4 cu-ft
Total interior volume	116 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height	56.8 in
Overall length	192.9 in
Overall width	72.9 in
Wheelbase	111.2 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2488 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder inline
Valve configuration	DOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower	188 hp
Torque	180 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	27 mpg
MPG (combined)	31 mpg
MPG (highway)	37 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	16.2 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	39.1 in
Third-row headroom	36.9 in

Legroom

Front legroom	43.8 in
Third-row legroom	35.2 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$32,330

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	58.2 in
Third-row shoulder room	57.1 in

Steering

Steering type	Dual-Pinion Electric-Powered Steering System
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	37.4 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	Independent strut w/ coil springs, aluminum links, 25mm stabilizer bar
Rear suspension type	Multi-link independent suspension, 26mm hollow stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire size

235/40R19

Transmission

Final drive ratio	4.8
Transmission type	cvt

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3325 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3325 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	4328 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	19 in
Wheel material	alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety31 std · 0 opt

Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
Intelligent Cruise Control
Intelligent Around View® Monitor
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags
Intelligent Lane Intervention
Lane Departure Warning
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor
RearView Monitor
Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
Seat-mounted rear passenger side-impact supplemental air bags
Anti-lock Braking System
Blind Spot Warning
Brake Assist
Driver and front passenger supplemental knee air bags
Easy Fill Tire Alert
Electronic Brake force Distribution
High Beam Assist
Hill Start Assist
Intelligent Driver Alertness
ProPILOT Assist (Steering Assist + Intelligent Cruise Control – with Full Speed Range and Hold)
Rear Automatic Braking
Rear Door Alert system
Rear Sonar System
Traction Control System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Vehicle Security System
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System, 4-corner pressure readout

Infotainment14 std · 0 opt

Wi-Fi hotspot
12.3-inch color display with multi-touch control
7.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
Bose® Premium Sound System with AM/FM/AUX w/9 speakers
Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant
Manual shift mode with paddle shifters
NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
NissanConnect with Nissan Door to Door Navigation
NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto™
Siri Eyes Free®/Google Assistant™ Voice Recognition
SiriusXM® with 360L including 3-month Trial Subscription
Streaming audio via Bluetooth®
Wireless charging pad

Convenience5 std · 0 opt

Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition
Cruise control
Remote engine starter with Intelligent Climate Control
Two front illuminated USB connection ports (one Type-A, one Type-C)
Two rear illuminated USB charge ports (one Type-A, one Type-C)

Climate2 std · 0 opt

Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control
Rear heating/cooling vents

Seating5 std · 0 opt

8-way power
Heated front seats
2-way power lumbar
4-way power passenger seat
Leather-appointed

Interior1 std · 0 opt

3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel

Exterior8 std · 2 opt

Single panel moonroof optional
19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts
Active grille shutters
Daytime Running Lights
Exhaust finisher
Heated sideview mirrors with integrated LED turn signal indicators
Outside mirror-mounted LED turn signal indicators
Rear decklid spoiler optional
Rear window defroster with timer
Temporary spare tire – 16 x 4T, steel wheel

Powertrain2 std · 0 opt

Front engine / AWD
Front engine / FWD

Chassis2 std · 0 opt

Active Ride Control
Intelligent Trace Control

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Altima. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the SL

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Nissan Altima SL?

The manufacturer lists $32,330 for the 2023 Nissan Altima SL. That is $6,700 above the S, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2023 Nissan Altima SL add over the S?

Against the S, 34 features become standard that the S does not and 13 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.