1998 Nissan Altima
1998 Nissan Altima Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$14,990 - $19,890
Original MSRP:
$14,265 - $17,897
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side 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 airbags. |
1998 Nissan Altima Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 1998 Nissan Altima GLE, GXE, SE, XE | N/A |
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1998 Nissan Altima Models & Prices
1998 Nissan Altima XE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn XE Manual | $14,990 | $14,265 | $233 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn XE Auto | $15,790 | $15,025 | $245 / Month* | |
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1998 Nissan Altima GXE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn GXE Manual | $17,190 | $15,646 | $255 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn GXE Auto | $17,990 | $16,373 | $267 / Month* | |
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1998 Nissan Altima SE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn SE Manual | $18,490 | $16,638 | $271 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn SE Auto | $19,290 | $17,358 | $283 / Month* | |
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1998 Nissan Altima GLE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn GLE Auto | $19,890 | $17,897 | $292 / Month* | |
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1998 Nissan Altima Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City 22/hwy 30 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • |
| City 24/hwy 31 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-speed fixed intermittent windshield wipers | • | • | • | |
| 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers | • | |||
| Body-color body-side moldings | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color bumpers | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color grille | • | • | ||
| Bright side window moldings | • | • | • | • |
| Chrome grille | • | • | ||
| Dark upper windshield band | • | • | • | • |
| Dual pwr body-color mirrors | • | • | • | |
| Dual pwr mirrors | • | |||
| Flush-mounted halogen headlamps | • | • | • | • |
| Fog lamps | • | |||
| GLE grade badge | • | |||
| GXE grade badge | • | |||
| Rear spoiler | • | |||
| SE grade badge | • | |||
| Tinted glass | • | • | • | • |
| VIN label marking on 14 major body parts | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (2) rear retractable assist grips | • | • | ||
| 100-watt electronic AM/FM stereo w/cassette, compact disc, (6) speakers | • | • | ||
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat | • | • | • | |
| 8-way pwr driver seat w/lumbar support adjustment | • | |||
| Air conditioning | • | • | • | |
| Cloth door trim panels | • | • | • | |
| Coin holder | • | • | • | • |
| Contoured reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints | • | • | • | • |
| Cruise control | • | • | • | |
| Day/night rearview mirror | • | • | • | • |
| Dual cup holders w/cover | • | • | • | • |
| Dual front door map pockets | • | • | • | • |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | |||
| Dual visor vanity mirrors | • | • | ||
| Electric rear window defroster | • | • | • | • |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo w/compact disc, (4) speakers, clock | • | |||
| Front ashtray | • | • | • | • |
| Front passenger retractable assist grip | • | • | • | • |
| Front passenger visor vanity mirror | • | |||
| Full cut-pile carpeting | • | • | • | • |
| Gauges-inc: coolant temp, fuel | • | • | • | • |
| Glove box w/lock, lamp | • | • | • | |
| Illuminated entry/exit system | • | • | • | |
| In-dash storage box | • | • | • | • |
| Large center console w/storage area | • | • | • | • |
| Leather seating surfaces | • | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob | • | |||
| Pwr & diversity antennas | • | • | ||
| Pwr door locks | • | • | • | |
| Pwr windows-inc: driver-side auto down feature w/illuminated switch | • | • | • | • |
| Rear coat hooks | • | • | • | • |
| Rear seat center armrest | • | |||
| Remote keyless entry system | • | • | ||
| Remote releases-inc: hood, trunk lid, fuel door | • | • | • | • |
| Sporty velour cloth seat trim | • | |||
| Tachometer | • | • | • | • |
| Tilt steering column | • | • | • | • |
| Trunk lamp | • | • | • | • |
| Upgraded velour cloth seat trim | • | |||
| Vehicle security system | • | • | ||
| Velour cloth seat trim | • | |||
| Warning lights-inc: door ajar, low fuel, fasten seat belt | • | • | • | • |
| White-faced gauges | • | |||
| Wood-tone trim | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15" aluminum-alloy wheels | • | |||
| 15" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | |||
| 15" steel wheels w/unique wheel covers | • | |||
| 15" steel wheels w/upgraded 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 | • | • | • | |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • | |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | • | • | • | • |
| Chrome tailpipe finisher | • | |||
| Clutch/ignition interlock feature | • | • | • | |
| Compact spare tire | • | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • | • |
| Independent front/rear suspensions | • | • | • | • |
| Liquid-filled engine mounts | • | • | • | • |
| P195/65R15 all-season SBR tires | • | • | • | |
| P205/60R15 SBR tires | • | |||
| Pwr front vented disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | • | |
| Pwr front/rear vented disc brakes | • | |||
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • |
| Slant cut tailpipe | • | • | ||
| Sport-tuned suspension | • | |||
| Super Toe Control rear suspension | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-mph energy-absorbing front/rear bumpers | • | • | • | • |
| ALR/ELR seat belt system w/height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors | • | • | • | • |
| Child-safety rear door locks | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear crumple zones | • | • | • | • |
| Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams | • | • | • | • |
1998 Nissan Altima Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
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| (B07) ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM | • | |||
| (B07) ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -inc: rear disc brakes | • | • | • | |
| (F02) XE OPTION PKG -inc: air cond, cruise control, electronic AM/FM stereo w/cassette, (4) speakers, digital quartz clock *NET* | • | |||
| (G03) SECURITY & CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: vehicle security system, remote keyless entry system, 100-watt elect AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette, compact disc, (6) speakers *NET* | • | |||
| (H09) CD DELETE *replaces std CD player w/cassette* | • | |||
| (J01) PWR GLASS SUNROOF | • | • | ||
| (J01) PWR GLASS SUNROOF (REQ: CNV Security & Convenience Pkg) | • | |||
| (U07) ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS | • |
EMISSION SYSTEM Options
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
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| (C01) CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/CONNECTICUT/ NEW YORK EMISSIONS | • | • | • | • |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | • | • | • | • |
PAINT Options
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
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| (K92) REAR SPOILER (PIO) | • | • | • | |
| (L92) FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| (M92) SPLASH GUARDS (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| (U92) POLISHED ALLOY WHEELS (PIO) | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (X03) LEATHER PKG -inc: leather seat trim, 8-way pwr driver seat w/adjustable lumbar support, rear seat center armrest | • | |||
| SPORTY VELOUR CLOTH TRIM (STD) | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
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| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • | • |
1998 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) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
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) | 56.0 | 56.0 | 56.0 | 56.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 183.5 | 183.5 | 183.5 | 183.5 |
| 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) | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 |
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.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Tires
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P195/65R15 | P195/65R15 | P205/60R15 | P195/65R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65R15 | P195/65R15 | P205/60R15 | P195/65R15 |
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) | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.0 | 42.0 | 42.0 | 42.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.7 | 55.7 | 55.7 | 55.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 93.8 | 93.8 | 93.8 | 93.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.7 | 37.7 | 37.7 | 37.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 33.9 | 33.9 | 33.9 | 33.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.8 | 54.8 | 54.8 | 54.8 |
Weight Information
| XE | GXE | SE | GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2858 | 2919 | 2922 | 3012 |
1998 Nissan Altima Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags |
| ALR/ELR seat belt system w/height-adjustable front shoulder belt anchors |
| Child-safety rear door locks |
| Clutch/ignition interlock feature |
| Energy-absorbing steering column |
| 5-mph energy-absorbing front/rear bumpers |
| Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams |
| Front/rear crumple zones |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side 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 airbags. |
