Compare 2006 Nissan Altima - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $17,750 | $18,445 | $18,225 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,343 | $16,875 | $16,423 |
| Destination | $615 | $620 | $595 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | N/A | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Clock | N/A | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way Power | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | Radio Prep | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | Prep | 6 | 2 |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | With Chrome Bar | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual Remote |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS | P205/65TR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Steel | 15" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | N/A | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.13 | 3.94 | 4.39 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 192.3 " | 189.2 " | 191.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.4 " | 70.7 " | 71.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.9 " | 58.7 " | 57.2 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 175 @ 6,000 Rpm | 154 @ 5,700 Rpm | 166 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 180 @ 4,000 Rpm | 160 @ 4,000 Rpm | 160 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 33 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.4 Seconds | 8.4 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.9 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 84 Mph | 85 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.48/3.78 " | 3.43/3.90 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,001 Lbs. | 3,108 Lbs. | 3,128 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,200 Lbs. | 4,167 Lbs. | N/A |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,399 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 1,991 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 " | 107.1 " | 107.9 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.8 " | 61.1 " |
| Rear Track | 61.2 " | 60.4 " | 61.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 17.4 '' | 18.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | .28 | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 43.9 " | 41.6 " | 42.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 " | 37.8 " | 36.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.8 " | 39.2 " | 40.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.6 " | 38.4 " | 38.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 " | 54.4 " | 54.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.5 " | 54.1 " | 53.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 57.5 " | 56.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 " | 56.7 " | 56.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.6 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.6 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. | 14.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 103 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. | 103 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 20.0 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 17.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | marginal | poor |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | marginal | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | acceptable | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | poor | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | poor | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | poor | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | acceptable | good | good |
| Restraints | acceptable | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | poor | acceptable | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | marginal | poor |
