2021 Nissan Altima market value, prices & key facts
What dealers are asking for the 2021 Nissan Altima right now, from 223 current listings at 198 dealerships across 36 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.
Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 6, 2026 · not sold prices
2021 Nissan Altima key facts
- Body style
- Sedan
- Powertrains
- Gas
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrains
- FWD and AWD
- EPA MPG (city / hwy / combined)
- 25–28 / 34–39 / 29–32
- Fuel
- Regular
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Trims / series (decoded from listed VINs)
- SV, S and SL
- Assembly country (listed VINs)
- United States
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5 out of 5 stars (2 tested versions)
- NHTSA safety recalls
- 2 recall campaigns
2021 Nissan Altima overview
The 2021 Nissan Altima is a sedan, offered with gas powertrains (FWD or AWD). EPA ratings for its 6 tested versions range 29–32 MPG combined. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall and lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. AutosXchange has 223 listed now, with a median asking price of $14,999 and median 87,132 miles.
2021 Nissan Altima: the market right now
Half of the 223 listings ask between $12,995 and $17,498.
New vs. used (by odometer)
Top cities by supply
2021 Nissan Altima: asking price vs. mileage
On the trend line, every 10,000 more miles goes with about $570 lower asking price.
2021 Nissan Altima: how asking prices are spread
Half of listings ask between $12,995 and $17,498; the most common band is $12,000–$14,000 (53 listings).
2021 Nissan Altima: listings by state (top 10)
Florida has the most, with 25 listings (11% of 223).
2021 Nissan Altima for sale now: best value first
2021 Nissan Altima EPA fuel economy by version
| EPA version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City / Hwy / Comb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 28 / 39 / 32 |
| Altima SR | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 27 / 37 / 31 |
| Altima SV/SL | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 27 / 37 / 31 |
| Altima AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | AWD | Regular | 26 / 35 / 29 |
| Altima AWD SR/Platinum | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | AWD | Regular | 25 / 34 / 29 |
| Altima SR/Platinum | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 25 / 34 / 29 |
2021 Nissan Altima safety ratings & recalls
2 recall campaigns on file; best overall rating 5 of 5 stars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 2021 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERANHTSA campaign 23V628000 · reported September 8, 2023
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYNHTSA campaign 21V138000 · reported March 4, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
2021 Nissan Altima price activity & trends
Tracked daily since Nov 5, 2026; data as of Nov 6, 6:35 PM UTC. ▲ ▼ show the direction of change.
Latest market activity
- Price-cut activity: #1806 of 2,966 cohorts nationally over 7 days (1.2% of 171 listings cut).
- Price-cut activity: #1806 of 2,966 cohorts nationally over 30 days (1.2% of 171 listings cut).
Since Nov 5: 1.2% of 171 listings cut (average $843), 0 new, 2 removed from sale.
Compare by location
| Location | Listings | Median asking | vs. national | Cut in 7 days | Avg cut | Same-car 7d | New / removed 7d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 169 | $15,650 | — | 1.2% | $843 | — | 0 / 2 |
| The South | 84 | $15,256 | ▼ −2.5% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
| The West | 39 | $15,997 | ▲ +2.2% | 5% | $843 | — | 0 / 1 |
| The Midwest | 31 | $14,995 | ▼ −4.2% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 1 |
Daily trend chart: one point per day since tracking began; it appears after the second day of tracking.
Latest price changes: 2021 Nissan Altima
2 cuts and 2 raises in the last 30d; median cut −5.6%.
- ▼ Cut−$599 (−4.7%) · 2021 Nissan Altima S FWD$12,654 → $12,055 · Van Chevrolet, Scottsdale, AZ · 4 h ago
- ▲ Raise+$293 (+1.9%) · 2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR$15,794 → $16,087 · Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood, Lakewood, CO · 5 h ago
- ▲ Raise+$1,642 (+8.5%) · 2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR$19,233 → $20,875 · Hunter Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Lancaster, CA · 6 h ago
- ▼ Cut−$1,086 (−6.4%) · 2021 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR$17,030 → $15,944 · Peoria Nissan, Peoria, AZ · 9 h ago
Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-06.
Nissan Altima market data by model year
- 2027 Altima14 · $32k
- 2026 Altima647 · $29.2k
- 2025 Altima759 · $20.8k
- 2024 Altima561 · $19.5k
- 2023 Altima407 · $19.3k
- 2022 Altima256 · $17k
- 2021 Altima223 · $15k
- 2020 Altima340 · $13k
- 2019 Altima287 · $12.6k
- 2018 Altima241 · $9.2k
- 2017 Altima306 · $9k
- 2016 Altima244 · $9k
- 2015 Altima350 · $7.8k
- 2014 Altima159 · $6.9k
- 2013 Altima205 · $7k
- 2012 Altima143 · $5.8k
- 2011 Altima73 · $5.4k
- 2010 Altima82 · $5.9k
- 2009 Altima50 · $5k
- 2008 Altima50 · $4.6k
- 2007 Altima18 · $5k
- 2006 Altima10 · $4.2k
- 2005 Altima17 · $4.5k
- 2004 Altima5 · $3.5k
- 2003 Altima12 · $4k
- 2002 Altima4 · $3.8k
- 2001 Altima2 · $5.5k
- 2000 Altima1 · $6.9k
- 1999 Altima2 · $5k
- 1995 Altima1 · $7k
2021 Nissan Altima for sale by city
- Nissan Altima in Jacksonville, FL102
- Nissan Altima in Houston, TX96
- Nissan Altima in Tampa, FL73
- Nissan Altima in Phoenix, AZ60
- Nissan Altima in Columbus, OH53
- Nissan Altima in Miami, FL52
- Nissan Altima in El Paso, TX48
- Nissan Altima in San Antonio, TX46
- Nissan Altima in Virginia Beach, VA38
- Nissan Altima in Kansas City, MO33
- Nissan Altima in Raleigh, NC33
- Nissan Altima in Albuquerque, NM32
- Nissan Altima in Peoria, AZ31
- Nissan Altima in Sacramento, CA31
- Nissan Altima in Las Vegas, NV30
- Nissan Altima in Bakersfield, CA29
- Nissan Altima in Totowa, NJ29
- Nissan Altima in Oklahoma City, OK29
- Nissan Altima in Lancaster, CA27
- Nissan Altima in Denver, CO27
- Nissan Altima in Greensboro, NC27
- Nissan Altima in Orlando, FL26
- Nissan Altima in Nashville, TN25
- Nissan Altima in Tallahassee, FL24
- Nissan Altima in Norfolk, VA24
- Nissan Altima in Marrero, LA23
- Nissan Altima in Omaha, NE22
- Nissan Altima in Louisville, KY21
- Nissan Altima in Fresno, CA20
- Nissan Altima in Fort Worth, TX20
- Nissan Altima in Lexington, KY18
- Nissan Altima in Columbia, SC18
- Nissan Altima in Austin, TX18
- Nissan Altima in Auburn, AL17
- Nissan Altima in Hollywood, FL16
- Nissan Altima in Lubbock, TX16
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking price of a 2021 Nissan Altima?
- Across 223 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2021 Nissan Altima is $14,999. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $10,628 and $19,900. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
- How many Nissan Altima are for sale?
- AutosXchange currently lists 223 vehicles from 198 dealerships in 36 states.
- What mileage is typical for a 2021 Nissan Altima?
- The median odometer reading is 87,132 miles; the middle half of listings show between 64,693 and 109,625 miles (223 listings with a published odometer).
- What is a fair asking price for a 2021 Nissan Altima?
- Half of current listings ask between $12,995 and $17,498 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $14,999. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
- Where are the most Nissan Altima for sale?
- Florida has the most current listings (25), followed by Texas (23).
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.