Which 2026 Nissan Altima trim should you buy?
$27,580 to $30,480. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Nissan's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: SR FWD → SV AWD, +$100 for 6 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SV AWD at $29,080.
SR $28,980
+$1,400 over the SV FWD.
Standard here, not on the SV FWD: 12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch control, 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts, 235/40R19 all-season tires, 3-spoke wrapped and stitched steering wheel, Active Ride Control, Dark chrome V-motion grille, unique rear diffuser color, exhaust finisher, black side mirror caps, body color door handles, Exhaust finisher, Intelligent Trace Control, Manual shift mode with paddle shifters, Rear heating/cooling vents, Sport combo seating, Sport-tuned suspension, Two rear illuminated USB charge ports (one Type-A, one Type-C), Wireless Android Auto and 2 more
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
SV $29,080
+$100 over the SR FWD.
Standard here, not on the SR FWD: 17-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts, 215/55R17 all-season tires, 3-spoke urethane steering wheel, 8-inch color display with multi-touch control, Woven fabric seating, ZF Sachs monotube rear shock absorbers
HP 188 hp → 182 hp · Torque 180 lb-ft → 178 lb-ft · MPG comb 30 mpg → 28 mpg · Wheels 19 in → 17 in
SR $30,480
+$1,400 over the SV AWD.
Standard here, not on the SV AWD: 12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch control, 19-inch machined aluminum-alloy with painted inserts, 235/40R19 all-season tires, 3-spoke wrapped and stitched steering wheel, Active Ride Control, Dark chrome V-motion grille, unique rear diffuser color, exhaust finisher, black side mirror caps, body color door handles, Exhaust finisher, Intelligent Trace Control, Manual shift mode with paddle shifters, Rear heating/cooling vents, Sport combo seating, Sport-tuned suspension, Two rear illuminated USB charge ports (one Type-A, one Type-C), Wireless Android Auto and 2 more
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Compare two trims side by side → Back to the 2026 Nissan Altima
Common questions about the 2026 Nissan Altima trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Nissan Altima trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SR FWD to the SV AWD: $100 more for 6 features the press kit lists as standard on the SV AWD and not on the SR FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Nissan Altima trims cost?
4 trims, from $27,580 for the SV FWD to $30,480 for the SR AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Nissan Altima with all-wheel drive?
The SV AWD, at $29,080 MSRP.