Pricing: 2010 Nissan Altima

The 2010 Nissan Altima receives a new look and enhanced tech features, but the most significant change is standard stability control across on all models.
 
In Consumer Reports’ tests, the Altima outscores the Honda Accord, but was edged out of the 2009 Top Pick family sedan designation due to the lack of standard stability control. This necessary change keeps it competitive with other top sedans.
 
Exterior changes include a restyled hood, grille, front bumper, and new wheel design. In addition, the audio system has been upgraded to include iPod connectivity, Bluetooth, XM radio, and rearview camera.  Also available is a navigation system with touch-screen display.
 
Pricing remains unchanged for the base 2.5 S sedan at $19,900 for the 2.5-liter four-cylinder model with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The SE trim has been renamed SR and will be priced at $24,520 for the 3.5-liter V6 with CVT. The Altima Coupe starts at $22,440 for the four-cylinder with manual transmission and goes up to $29,600 for the V6 with manual transmission. The Altima Hybrid will be priced at $26,780.

The new Altima hits dealerships on October 5th.

Watch our Altima video review, and research the Altima in the model overview, available to online subscribers.

—Liza Barth

Comments

[Robert]

I have to say, I'm still stunned how high the Altima rates. I know its 25mpg with the CVT was class-leading a few years ago, but several other midsized cars match or beat it. Yes, it handles very well, but so do cars like the Mazda6, which is rated considerably lower overall. A breakdown as to the components of each car's score would be really helpful -- I think the magazine's subscribers would really enjoy dissecting all of that information.

[coolcar]

Looks like the previous-generation Maxima

[Dan]

I am currently looking to replace my 2003 Nissan Maxima. On recent trips, I have rented the 2009 Altima and Mazda6 to compare. My mouth dropped the second I pressed the accelerator in the Altima. I couldn't believe it was a 4 cyl. If someone were to tell me that was a 6 cyl, I would have no reason to question them. On the Mazda, I could tell immediately it was a 4 cyl. The styling is beautiful and very comfortable in the inside, but that engine is a little underpowered and not on par with that of the Altima. I still haven't made my decision yet. I would say that if I could drop that Altima engine into the Mazda6, I would have the perfect car.