SL FWD
What the SL adds over the S (+$6,330)
| Spec | S | SL |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake diameter | 292.1 mm | 279.9 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3253 lbs | 3373 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3253 lbs | 3373 lbs |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 39 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,000 | $33,330 |
| 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 HD color display with multi-touch control, 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts, 2-way power lumbar, 235/40R19 all-season tires, 4-way power passenger's seat, 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display, 8-way power driver's seat, Active Ride Control, Bose® Premium Sound System with AM/FM/AUX with 9 speakers, Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, Exhaust finisher, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel phone switches, Intelligent Around View® Monitor, Intelligent Cruise Control, Intelligent Lane Intervention, Intelligent Trace Control, Leather-appointed seats, Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM®, NissanConnect with Nissan Door to Door Navigation, Outside mirror-mounted LED turn signal indicators, Premium Paint, ProPILOT Assist, Rear heating/cooling vents, Remote engine start with Intelligent Climate Control, Single panel moonroof, 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), Wireless Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless charging pad
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| 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 4-cylinder inline DOHC DIG |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder; CVTCS on intake and exhaust valves |
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) | $33,330 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
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 with 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) | 3373 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3373 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4328 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety30 std · 0 opt
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- ProPILOT Assist
- 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
- Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
- Intelligent Driver Alertness
- 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 Cruise Control
- Rear Automatic Braking
- Rear Door Alert
- 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
Infotainment16 std · 0 opt
- Bluetooth® Hands-free
- 12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch control
- Bose® Premium Sound System with AM/FM/AUX with 9 speakers
- Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant
- NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM®
- NissanConnect with Nissan Door to Door Navigation
- NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto™
- Siri Eyes Free®/Google Assistant™ Voice Recognition
- SiriusXM® with advanced audio features
- Steering wheel-mounted control switches (cruise control, audio, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system)
- Streaming audio via Bluetooth®
- Two front illuminated USB connection ports (one Type-A, one Type-C)
- Two rear illuminated USB charge ports (one Type-A, one Type-C)
- Wireless Android Auto
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless charging pad
Convenience2 std · 0 opt
- Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition
- Remote engine start with Intelligent Climate Control
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control
- Rear heating/cooling vents
Seating5 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- 2-way power lumbar
- 4-way power passenger's seat
- Leather-appointed seats
Interior2 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel phone switches
- 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
Exterior12 std · 1 opt
- Single panel moonroof
- 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts
- 235/40R19 all-season tires
- Active grille shutters
- Exhaust finisher
- Intelligent Auto Headlights (LED with Daytime Running Lights and High Beam Assist)
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Outside mirror-mounted LED turn signal indicators
- Premium Paint
- Rear decklid spoiler optional
- Center High-Mounted Stop Light (LED)
- Splash Guards
- Temporary spare tire – 16 x 4T, steel wheel
Powertrain1 std · 1 opt
- Front engine / AWD optional
- Front engine / FWD
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Active Ride Control
- Intelligent Trace Control
- ZF Sachs monotube rear shock absorbers
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 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 kitsHow much is the 2025 Nissan Altima SL?
The manufacturer lists $33,330 for the 2025 Nissan Altima SL. That is $6,330 above the S, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Nissan Altima SL add over the S?
Against the S, 33 features become standard that the S does not and 12 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.