1997 Nissan Altima Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$15,649 - $20,999

Original MSRP:
$14,091 - $18,691

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags.
See all Safety Rating Results
1997 Nissan Altima Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 96V185000
Number of Units Affected 36,000
Summary Certain buckle assemblies were produced with a "Buckle base" that was improperly heat treated. This can cause the "buckle base" to be brittle and fail to comply with FMVSS No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies".
Consequence In the event of a collision, these seatbelts may not restrain an occupant, incrasing the risk of injury.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the rear seat belt buckle assemblies and replace any buckles with lot numbers 023 and/or 029.
Notes Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Dates of Manufacture June - September 1996

1997 Nissan Altima Models & Prices

1997 Nissan Altima XE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn XE Manual $15,649 $14,091 $230 / Month*
97.5 4dr Sdn XE Manual $15,849 $14,272 $233 / Month*
4dr Sdn XE Auto $16,479 $14,839 $242 / Month*
97.5 4dr Sdn XE Auto $16,649 $14,992 $245 / Month*

1997 Nissan Altima GXE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn GXE Manual $16,999 $15,219 $248 / Month*
97.5 4dr Sdn GXE Manual $17,399 $15,577 $254 / Month*
4dr Sdn GXE Auto $17,829 $15,961 $260 / Month*
97.5 4dr Sdn GXE Auto $18,199 $16,293 $266 / Month*

1997 Nissan Altima SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE Manual $19,299 $17,178 $280 / Month*
97.5 4dr Sdn SE Manual $19,699 $17,534 $286 / Month*
4dr Sdn SE Auto $20,129 $17,917 $292 / Month*
97.5 4dr Sdn SE Auto $20,499 $18,246 $298 / Month*

1997 Nissan Altima GLE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
97.5 4dr Sdn GLE Auto $20,899 $18,602 $303 / Month*
4dr Sdn GLE Auto $20,999 $18,691 $305 / Month*

1997 Nissan Altima Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
XE GXE SE GLE
City 21/hwy 29 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 24/hwy 30 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans)  
EXTERIOR Features
XE GXE SE GLE
2-speed windshield wipers/washers w/fixed intermittent feature    
2-speed windshield wipers/washers w/variable intermittent feature    
Chrome door handles
Color-keyed body-side moldings  
Cornering lamps    
Dark tinted upper windshield band
Dual pwr body-color mirrors      
Dual pwr remote mirrors  
Flush-mounted halogen headlamps
Fog lamps      
GLE grade badge      
GXE grade badge      
Pwr sliding tinted glass sunroof w/sunshade, rear tilt feature      
Rear spoiler & side sill extensions      
SE grade badge      
Tinted glass
INTERIOR Features
XE GXE SE GLE
Adjustable lumbar support      
Air conditioning    
Automatic air conditioning w/temp control      
Automatic pwr antenna w/diversity system      
Center console storage area      
Center console w/covered storage area      
Center console w/covered storage area, integrated front seat armrest  
Cloth door trim inserts      
Cruise control    
Day/night rearview mirror
Digital quartz clock    
Driver footrest
Driver visor vanity mirror      
Dual cup holders
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors      
Dual visor vanity mirrors    
Electric rear window defroster
Electronic AM/FM stereo w/cassette, 4-speakers      
Electronic AM/FM stereo w/cassette, 4-speakers, digital quartz clock      
Electronically-tuned AM/FM stereo w/auto-reverse cassette, automatic program search, 4 speakers      
Front door map pockets
Front passenger/rear seat retractable assist grips    
Front sport reclining bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints      
Full cut-pile carpeting
Full door trim      
Full trunk trim
Glove box      
Glove compartment      
Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge
Leather seating surfaces      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob      
Locking glove box  
Locking glove compartment  
Luxury velour seat trim/door inserts      
Passenger visor vanity mirror  
Premium 160-watt AM/FM stereo w/auto-reverse cassette, CD player, 6 speakers      
Pwr door locks  
Pwr windows w/driver-side auto down feature  
Rear seat center armrest w/trunk pass-through  
Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints  
Remote hood, trunk, fuel-filler door releases
Ribbed velour cloth seat trim      
Side window defoggers
Sporty velour cloth seat trim      
Theft deterrent system      
Tilt steering column
Trunk courtesy lights
Upgraded velour cloth seat trim      
Wood pattern trim  
MECHANICAL Features
XE GXE SE GLE
15" aluminum-alloy wheels    
15" steel wheels w/full wheel covers    
15.9 gallon fuel tank
2.4L DOHC SFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine
3.62 final drive axle ratio
3.65 final drive axle ratio    
3.90 final drive axle ratio      
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
4-wheel independent strut-type suspension w/soft-mount subframes
5-speed manual transmission w/OD  
550-CCA battery
80-amp alternator
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bars
P205/60R15 SBR tires
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes  
Pwr front/rear vented disc brakes      
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Rear super toe control system
Sport-tuned suspension      
T125/70D15 compact spare tire      
T135/90D15 compact spare tire  
Unibody welded construction
SAFETY Features
XE GXE SE GLE
3-point front seatbelts w/height adjustment
3-point rear outboard seatbelts w/center lap belt
Child-safety rear door locks
Driver & front passenger air bags
Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams

1997 Nissan Altima Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
XE GXE SE GLE
(B07) ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM      
(B07) ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -inc: rear disc brakes      
(B07) ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -inc: rear disc brakes (REQ: VOP Option Pkg)      
(B07) ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -inc: rear disc brakes (REQ: XOP Option Pkg)      
(H10) AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE, COMPACT DISC PLAYER      
(J01) PWR SUNROOF    
(J01) PWR SUNROOF (REQ: VOP Option Pkg)      
(V05) LIMITED EDITION PKG -inc: aluminum alloy wheels, "limited edition" badging/floor mats, vehicle security system w/keyless entry (REQ: VOP Option Pkg)      
(V06) LIMITED EDITION PKG -inc: aluminum alloy wheels, "limited edition" badging/floor mats, vehicle security system w/keyless entry (REQ: VOP Option Pkg)      
EMISSIONS Options
XE GXE SE GLE
(C01) CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
STANDARD EMISSIONS
MODEL OPTION Options
XE GXE SE GLE
(S07) CRUISE CONTROL      
NOTE Options
XE GXE SE GLE
** THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER ORDERABLE **
OPTION PKG Options
XE GXE SE GLE
(F02) XE OPTION PKG -inc: air cond, cruise control, electronically-tuned AM/FM stereo w/cassette, 4-speakers, digital quartz clock      
(F09) GXE VALUE OPTION PKG -inc: air cond, electronically-tuned AM/FM stereo w/cassette, 4-speakers & digital quartz clock, cruise control, pwr antenna      
OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED    
PAINT Options
XE GXE SE GLE
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTION Options
XE GXE SE GLE
(H92) SINGLE DISC COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: VOP Option Pkg) (PIO)      
(H92) SINGLE DISC COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: XOP Option Pkg) (PIO)      
(H93) 3-DISC COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: VOP Option Pkg) (PIO)      
(H93) 3-DISC COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: XOP Option Pkg) (PIO)      
(H93) 3-DISC IN-DASH COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: VOP Option Pkg) (PIO)      
(H93) 3-DISC IN-DASH COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: XOP Option Pkg) (PIO)      
(K92) REAR SPOILER (PIO)  
(L92) FLOOR MATS (PIO)
SEAT TRIM Options
XE GXE SE GLE
(X03) LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: leather-wrapped steering wheel      
(X03) LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc:adjustable driver lumbar support *Replaces std sport bucket seats w/non-sport bucket seats*      
LUXURY VELOUR TRIM (STD)      
SPORTY VELOUR CLOTH TRIM (STD)      
TRANSMISSION Options
XE GXE SE GLE
4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)  

1997 Nissan Altima Technical Specifications

Brakes
XE GXE SE GLE
Brake ABS System
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 0.87 10.9 x 0.87 10.9 x 0.87 10.9 x 0.87
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.1 x 0.35
Cargo Area Dimensions
XE GXE SE GLE
Trunk Volume (ft) 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
Engine
XE GXE SE GLE
Displacement 2.4L/146 2.4L/146 2.4L/146 2.4L/146
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 5600 150 @ 5600 150 @ 5600 150 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 154 @ 4400 154 @ 4400 154 @ 4400 154 @ 4400
Exterior Dimensions
XE GXE SE GLE
Height, Overall (in) 55.9 55.9 55.9 55.9
Length, Overall (in) 180.5 180.5 180.5 180.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6
Wheelbase (in) 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.1 67.1 67.1 67.1
Fuel Tank
XE GXE SE GLE
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9
Steering
XE GXE SE GLE
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.4 37.4 37.4 37.4
Suspension
XE GXE SE GLE
Suspension Type - Front Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
XE GXE SE GLE
Front Tire Size P205/60R15 P205/60R15 P205/60R15 P205/60R15
Rear Tire Size P205/60R15 P205/60R15 P205/60R15 P205/60R15
Transmission
XE GXE SE GLE
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 5 5 5 4
Vehicle
XE GXE SE GLE
Front Head Room (in) 39.3 39.3 39.3 39.3
Front Leg Room (in) 42.6 42.6 42.6 42.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.8 54.8 54.8 54.8
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 93.8 93.8 93.8 93.8
Second Head Room (in) 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6
Second Leg Room (in) 34.7 34.7 34.7 34.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.0 54.0 54.0 54.0
Weight Information
XE GXE SE GLE
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2800 2851 2922 2990

1997 Nissan Altima Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger air bags
3-point front seatbelts w/height adjustment
3-point rear outboard seatbelts w/center lap belt
Child-safety rear door locks
Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags.