Compare 2003 Nissan Altima - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $18,599 | $18,599 | $19,045 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,395 | $17,395 | $17,043 |
| Destination | $540 | $540 | $485 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Optional | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | N/A | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Optional | N/A | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | Power | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 8-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Standard | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | N/A | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Optional | |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) | |
| Warranty | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | With Chrome Bar | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | |
| Front Tires | P205/65TR16.0 BSW AS | P205/65HR15.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Steel | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Optional | N/A | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 4.13 | 3.94 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 191.5 " | 189.2 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.4 " | 70.7 " | |
| Exterior Height | 57.9 " | 57.9 " | |
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 175 @ 6,000 Rpm | 157 @ 5,600 Rpm | |
| Torque | 180 @ 4,000 Rpm | 162 @ 4,000 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 24 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 33 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.4 Seconds | 8.3 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.9 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 85 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 60 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.48/3.78 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,039 Lbs. | 3,086 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,167 Lbs. | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 " | 107.1 " | |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.8 " | |
| Rear Track | 61.2 " | 60.4 " | |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 17.4 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .28 | |
| Front Legroom | 43.9 " | 41.6 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 " | 37.8 " | |
| Front Headroom | 40.8 " | 39.2 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.6 " | 38.3 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 " | 54.4 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.7 " | 54.1 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 " | 57.5 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 56.7 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 15.6 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.6 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 103 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 20.0 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Bumpers | marginal | marginal | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Restraints | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
