2026 Nissan Altima
SV AWD
What the SV adds over the SV (+$1,500)
| Spec | SV | SV |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake diameter | 292.1 mm | 279.9 mm |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 182 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.2 gal | 16 gal |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,580 | $29,080 |
| Overall height | 56.8 in | 57.3 in |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link independent, 26mm hollow stabilizer bar | Multi-link independent, 22mm solid stabilizer bar |
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 | Foot brake / mechanical |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 116 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | NissanConnect |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 57.3 in |
| Overall length | 192.9 in |
| Overall width | 72.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2488 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder inline |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 182 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.9 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 43.8 in |
| Second-row legroom | 35.2 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,080 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Dual-pinion electric-powered, vehicle-speed-sensitive |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.7 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent strut with coil springs, aluminum links, 25mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link independent, 22mm solid stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.8 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety25 std · 5 opt
- Intelligent Cruise Controloptional
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags
- 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
- Intelligent Lane Interventionoptional
- Seat-mounted rear passenger side-impact supplemental air bags
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Blind Spot Warning
- Cruise control
- Driver and front passenger supplemental knee air bags
- Easy-Fill Tire Alert
- High Beam Assist
- Hill Start Assist
- Intelligent Driver Alertness
- Rear Automatic Braking
- Rear Door Alert
- Rear Sonar System
- Traction Control System
- Vehicle Dynamic Control
- Vehicle Security System
- Electronic parking brake with auto-holdoptional
- Intelligent Trace Controloptional
- ProPILOT Assistoptional
- Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System, 4-corner pressure readout
Infotainment11 std · 7 opt
- NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM® Wi-Fi Hotspotoptional
- 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
- 8-inch color display with multi-touch control
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
- Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant
- NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto™
- Siri Eyes Free®/Google Assistant™ Voice Recognition
- SiriusXM® with advanced audio features
- Streaming audio via Bluetooth®
- Two front illuminated USB connection ports (one Type-A, one Type-C)
- Wired Android Auto™
- Wired Apple CarPlay®
- 12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch controloptional
- NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM®optional
- Two rear illuminated USB charge ports (one Type-A, one Type-C)optional
- Wireless Android Auto™optional
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®optional
- Wireless charging padoptional
Convenience4 std · 2 opt
- Remote engine start
- Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition
- Power door locks with selective unlocking
- Power windows with auto up/down with auto reverse – driver side
- SV Premium Packageoptional
- SV Special Edition Packageoptional
Climate1 std · 1 opt
- Front HVAC system microfilter
- Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Controloptional
Seating4 std · 3 opt
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seatsoptional
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with fold-down release in cabin and in trunk
- Woven fabric seating
- Zero Gravity Seat front seat design
- 2-way power lumbaroptional
- Leather-appointed seatsoptional
Interior1 std · 0 opt
- 3-spoke urethane steering wheel
Exterior9 std · 7 opt
- Single panel moonroofoptional
- 17-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts wheels
- 215/55R17 all-season tires
- Active grille shutters
- Center High-Mounted Stop Light (LED)
- Dual power remote-controlled sideview mirrors – manual folding
- Flat blade variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
- Intelligent Auto Headlights (LED with DRL and High Beam Assist)
- Rear window defroster with timer
- Temporary spare tire – 16 x 4T, steel wheel
- 17-inch alloy wheel, gloss blackoptional
- 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts wheelsoptional
- 235/40R19 all-season tiresoptional
- Exhaust finisheroptional
- Premium Paintoptional
- Rear decklid spoileroptional
Powertrain0 std · 1 opt
- Available Intelligent All-Wheel Driveoptional
Chassis0 std · 1 opt
- Active Ride Controloptional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Altima. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
The cheapest ownership win
Insurers price the 2026 Altima very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.
How to compare cover →Common questions about the SV
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Nissan Altima SV?
The manufacturer lists $29,080 for the 2026 Nissan Altima SV. That is $1,500 above the SV, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Nissan Altima SV add over the SV?
Against the SV, 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.