Compare 2008 Nissan Altima - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,950 | $20,025 | $20,180 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,644 | $17,921 | $18,362 |
| Destination | $695 | $660 | $720 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | 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 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 6-way | 8-way Power | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Park Pilot | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| 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 | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Accents | Body-colored | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | 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 | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS | P215/60VR16.0 BSW AS | P215/60VR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| 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 | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| 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 | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.81 | 3.94 | 3.94 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.5 " | 189.2 " | 192.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.7 " | 71.7 " | 71.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.3 " | 57.9 " | 56.1 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 175 @ 5,600 Rpm | 158 @ 6,000 Rpm | 155 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 180 @ 3,900 Rpm | 161 @ 4,000 Rpm | 158 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 32 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.0 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 83 Mph | 84 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.48/3.78 " | 3.48/3.78 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,055 Lbs. | 3,263 Lbs. | 3,185 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,275 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 " | 109.3 " | 107.1 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 62.0 " | 60.8 " |
| Rear Track | 61.0 " | 61.6 " | 60.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 18.1 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .28 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 42.5 " | 41.7 " | 42.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.4 " | 38.3 " | 35.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.7 " | 38.8 " | 38.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 35.6 " | 37.8 " | 36.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.2 " | 54.6 " | 53.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 47.6 " | 53.9 " | 50.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 57.8 " | 56.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.4 " | 56.9 " | 53.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.4 Cu.ft. | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 13.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 7.4 Cu.ft. | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 13.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 90 Cu.ft. | 101 Cu.ft. | 92 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 20.0 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | marginal | marginal | poor |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | 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 | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | acceptable |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | marginal |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | acceptable |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | marginal | marginal | poor |
