2027 Nissan Altima: real cost in California
See the Altima on Nissan's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, SV · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$27,790the advertised price
Drive away$31,771with fees and tax
Loan payment$456/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,000/moeverything, after resale
$31,771 to drive away + $52,222 to run it for 6 years − $11,971 back at resale = $72,021, or $1,000 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$31,771
Running it, 6 yrs+$52,222
Back at resale−$11,971
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$27,790Feesfreight $1,275 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,360Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,621Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$16,391Fuel13,500 mi a year at 30 MPG
+$15,514Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,939Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$6,091Maintenanceestimate
+$4,587Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,701Resale after 6 years43% of MSRP, you get this back
−$11,971True cost $72,021 ÷ 72 months$1,000 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan192.9 in long
Seats5
Cargo15.4 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.1–5.4 inlow; watch steep driveways
Engine and fuel
Engine182–188 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph7.5–7.6 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy28–30 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years43% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| SV | $27,790 | $31,771 | $72,021 | ✓ $1,000/mo | 30 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| SR FWD | $29,190 | $33,296 | $73,995 | $1,028/mo | 30 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| SR AWD | $30,690 | $34,931 | $77,045 | $1,070/mo | 28 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SV Premium | $30,790 | $35,040 | $76,052 | $1,056/mo | 30 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
SV
✓ $1,000/mo
True cost
SRFWD
$1,028/mo
True cost
SRAWD
$1,070/mo
True cost
SV Premium
$1,056/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
SV$27,790
SR FWD$29,190
SR AWD$30,690
SV Premium$30,790
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from SV Premium
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ SR FWD to SR AWD
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ from SR FWD
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
Sunroof
✓ from SV Premium
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertAdaptive cruiseLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsPower liftgateMemory seatWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationPremium sound systemHead-up displayTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the SV (87 items)
- Speakers: 6
- Reconfigurable LCD Instrument Cluster: 7" Multi-function information display
- Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Voice Recognition: Siri Eyes Free/Google Assistant
- Virtual Personal Assistant: Google Assistant
- Speed Sensitive Volume
- Connected Services: SiriusXM with 3-month subscription included
- Keyfob Keyless Entry
- Smart Device Integration
- Wireless Audio Streaming: Bluetooth
- Wireless Phone Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Driver Information Center
- Keyfob Remote Start
- USB Ports: 2
- 12V DC Power Outlet: 1
- LCD Monitor: NissanConnect 8" touch-screen display
- 1st-row LCD Monitor Count: 2
- Forward Collision System
- Front Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Collision System
- Brake Assist
- Auto High Beam Headlights: High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill Hold Control: Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Tire Fill Assistant: Easy-Fill Tire Alert
- Blind-spot Warning: Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Lane Departure Warning: Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Driver Attention Alert: Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
- Cruise Control
- Parking Sensors: Rear sensors
- Keyfob Window Activation
- Proximity Key
- Open/Close Cargo Access: Power and keyfob
- Keyfob Cargo Access
- Rear Cargo Door: Trunk
- Driver Mirror: Power remote
- Passenger Mirror: Power remote
- Headlight Beam: LED low/high beam
- Exterior Light Control
- Delay-off Headlights
- LED Front Exterior Accent Lights: LED
- Body Material: Galvanized steel/aluminum
- Grille: Black w/chrome surround
- Passenger Rear Doors: Conventional
- Door Count: 4
- Antenna: Window grid
- Front Bumper: Body-colored
- Rear Bumper: Body-colored
- Front Driver Seat: Power
- Front Driver Seat Direction Control: 8-way adjustable
- Front Passenger Seat: Manual
- Front Passenger Direction Control: 4-way adjustable
- Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear/Second Row Seating: Folding 60-40 bench seats
- Steering Wheel Material: Urethane
- Seat Material: Cloth
- Welcome lighting/Illuminated entry
- Air Conditioning: Manual
- Cabin Air Filter
- Window Control: Power
- Window Control — Express Up: Driver and passenger
- Window Control — Express Down: Driver and passenger
- Tilting Steering Wheel: Manual
- Telescoping Steering Wheel: Manual
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Window Tint: Light
- Instrumentation Display: 7" Advanced Drive-Assist Display
- Exterior Temperature
- Driver Front-impact Air Bag
- Passenger Front-impact Air Bag
- Driver Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Passenger Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Rear Side-impact Air Bag
- Curtain Air Bag: Curtain 1st and 2nd row
- Occupant Classification System
- Side-impact Beams
- Height-adjustable Seat Belts: Front
- Seat Belt Pretensioners: Front and rear
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): 4-wheel
- Traction Control System
- Vehicle Dynamic Control: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Panic Alarm
- Vehicle Security System: Vehicle Security System (VSS)
- Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks: Manual
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Altima models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Air bags2025 · 149 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles.Recall 26V526000 at NHTSA ↗Latches/locks/linkages2025 · 26,432 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles.Recall 26V023000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Altima in California?
- $31,771 to drive away for the SV, from a $27,790 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $456 loan payment, about $1,001 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,000 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Scarlet Ember TintcoatSuper BlackGun MetallicBrilliant Silver MetallicPearl White TriCoatGun Metallic / Super Black Two-toneGray Sky Pearl / Super Black Two-tonePearl White TriCoat / Super Black Two-toneGray Sky Pearl
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US prices in US dollars from Nissan's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.