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2003 Nissan Altima

2003 Nissan Altima Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$16,749 - $23,149

Original MSRP:
$16,365 - $21,409

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
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2003 Nissan Altima Review
"Nissan's mainstream sedans expand some options for 2003. Altima comes as the 4-cyl 2.5 and 2.5 S models with manual or automatic transmission, plus a leather-upholstered 2.5 SL version that now comes only with automatic. The top-line 3.5 SE has a V6 and continues with manual or automatic transmission. All Altimas have 4-wheel disc brakes. All but base 2.5 models offer a Braking and Airbag option that bundles ABS with front torso side airbags and head-protecting curtain side airbags; traction control can be added on SE automatics. SEs come with 17-inch wheels vs. the other models' 16s. The 3.5 SE expands its options with a Sport Package that includes a sunroof and rear spoiler, and a Sport Plus Package that adds premium audio and xenon headlamps. The 3.5 SE's Leather Package now includes premium audio, sunroof, and heated seats, all separate options before. A new 3.5 SE Leather Sport Package adds a rear spoiler and xenon lights; a Premium version adds simulated wood inside. "
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
2003 Nissan Altima , S, SE, SL N/A

2003 Nissan Altima Models & Prices

2003 Nissan Altima BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Manual $16,749 $16,365 $267 / Month*
4dr Sdn Auto $17,249 $16,854 $275 / Month*
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2003 Nissan Altima S
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn S Manual $18,599 $17,395 $284 / Month*
4dr Sdn S Auto $19,099 $17,863 $291 / Month*
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2003 Nissan Altima SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE Manual $22,649 $20,946 $342 / Month*
4dr Sdn SE Auto $23,149 $21,409 $349 / Month*
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2003 Nissan Altima SL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SL Auto $23,099 $21,363 $348 / Month*
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2003 Nissan Altima Features and Standard Equipment

EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
BASE S SE SL
LEV certified (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)     •  
LEV certified (3.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)     •  
ULEV certified (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) • •   •
ULEV certified (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) • •    
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE S SE SL
City 19/hwy 26 (3.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)     •  
City 21/hwy 26 (3.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)     •  
City 23/hwy 29 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) • •   •
City 23/hwy 29 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) • •    
EXTERIOR Features
BASE S SE SL
Auto on/off headlamps     • •
Body-color door handles • • • •
Body-color dual exterior mirrors •      
Body-color side moldings & bumpers • • • •
Bright side-window moldings • • • •
Dual pwr exterior mirrors   •    
Dual pwr heated exterior mirrors     • •
Fog lamps     •  
Multi-parabola halogen headlights • • • •
Solar green glass • • • •
Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist function • • • •
INTERIOR Features
BASE S SE SL
60/40 split-folding rear seat w/lock • • • •
8-way pwr driver seat     • •
Air conditioning   • • •
AM/FM stereo w/CD player & (6) speakers   • •  
Auto dimming ISRV mirror       •
Bose AM/FM stereo w/CD player & (8) speakers       •
Cargo net     • •
Coin holder • • • •
Contoured reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints • •    
Contoured reclining heated front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints     • •
Cruise control   • • •
Driver/front passenger seat back pockets   • • •
Dual 12V DC pwr points • • • •
Dual cup holders in center console w/1-liter bottle capacity • • • •
Dual cup holders in rear center armrest • • • •
Dual front door map pockets • • • •
Dual height adjustable driver seat   •    
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/extensions     • •
Dual rear coat hooks • • • •
Dual sunvisors w/vanity mirror • •    
Full cut pile carpeting • • • •
Homelink universal transceiver       •
Illuminated ignition key cylinder • • • •
Immobilizer key system • • • •
In-glass radio antenna • • • •
Interior courtesy lamps-inc: glove box, trunk, door marker • • • •
Leather seating surfaces       •
Leather wrapped steering wheel     • •
Manual driver lumbar support     • •
Map light w/sunglass holder in overhead console • • • •
Padded cloth-covered center armrest • • • •
Pwr door locks • • • •
Pwr windows w/driver-side auto-up/down & anti-pinch feature •      
Pwr windows w/driver/front passenger one-touch up/down   • • •
Rear window defroster/side window defoggers w/timer • • • •
Remote hood/trunk/fuel-filler door releases • • • •
Remote keyless entry   • • •
Simulated leather door trim       •
Simulated wood trim       •
Tachometer, coolant temperature & fuel gauges • • • •
Tilt & telescopic steering column • • • •
Titanium-color inside door handle • • • •
Trunk lid trim     • •
Vehicle security system     • •
Velour seat trim • • •  
MECHANICAL Features
BASE S SE SL
105,000 mile tune-up interval • • • •
16" alloy wheels       •
16" wheels w/full wheel covers • •    
17" alloy wheels     •  
2.5L DOHC 4-cyl engine • •   •
20 gallon fuel tank • • • •
3.5L DOHC 6-cyl engine     •  
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD • • • •
5-speed manual transmission w/OD • • •  
Clutch/ignition interlock feature • • •  
Dual exhaust w/chrome tips     •  
Front wheel drive • • • •
Independent front suspension w/stabilizer bar • •   •
Independent front suspension w/stabilizer bar & performance tuning     •  
Multi-link rear suspension w/stabilizer bar • •   •
Multi-link rear suspension w/stabilizer bar & performance tuning     •  
P205/65R16 all-season tires • •   •
P215/55HR17 all-season tires     •  
P215/55VR17 all-season tires     •  
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes • • • •
Pwr rack & pinion steering • • • •
SAFETY Features
BASE S SE SL
3-point seat belts in all seating positions • • • •
ALR/ELR seat belt system for passenger seating positions • • • •
Child safety rear door locks • • • •
Driver & passenger supplemental dual-stage front airbags • • • •
ELR seat belt system for driver seating position • • • •
Emergency inside trunk release • • • •
Front & rear crumple zones • • • •
Front seat belts w/pretensioners, load limiters, adjustable upper anchors • • • •
LATCH system (Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children) • • • •
Side-door guard beams • • • •

2003 Nissan Altima Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE S SE SL
(CN2) CONVENIENCE PLUS PKG -inc: 16" alloy wheels, 8-way pwr cloth driver seat w/lumbar support, auto on/off headlamps, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, trip computer, mid-line audio w/AM/FM CD player, speed sensitive auto volume, vehicle security system, cargo net, sunvisor extensions, leather wrapped steering wheel w/controls, pwr windows, pwr glass sunroof *NET*   •    
(CNV) CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: 16" alloy wheels, 8-way pwr cloth driver seat w/lumbar support, auto on/off headlamps, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, trip computer, mid-line audio w/AM/FM CD player, speed sensitive auto volume, vehicle security system, cargo net, sunvisor extensions, leather wrapped steering wheel w/controls, pwr windows *NET*   •    
(LTH) LEATHER PKG -inc: Bose CD6 Audio System, pwr glass sunroof,heated leather-appointed seats, leather door trim panels, auto temp control, padded leather armrest cover, Homelink universal transceiver, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, heated outside mirrors, trunk lid trim *NET*     •  
(LTR) PREMIUM LEATHER PKG -inc: Bose CD6 Audio System, pwr glass sunroof,heated leather-appointed seats, leather door trim panels, auto temp control, padded leather armrest cover, Homelink universal transceiver, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror,heated outside mirrors, trunk lid trim, rear spoiler, xenon headlights, simulated wood trim *NET*     •  
(LTS) LEATHER SPORT PKG -inc: Bose CD6 Audio System, pwr glass sunroof,heated leather-appointed seats, leather door trim panels, auto temp control, padded leather armrest cover, Homelink universal transceiver, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, heated outside mirrors, trunk lid trim, rear spoiler, xenon headlights *NET*     •  
(OPA) ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (ABS) & AIRBAG PKG -inc: anti-lock brakes, front side-impact airbags, front/rear head curtain airbags *NET*   • •  
(OPB) ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (ABS) & AIRBAG PKG -inc: anti-lock brakes, front side-impact airbags, front/rear head curtain airbags, traction control system *NET*   • • •
(PRM) PREMIUM CONVENIENCE PKG -inc:16" alloy wheels, 8-way pwr cloth driver seat w/lumbar support, auto on/off headlamps, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, trip computer, mid-line audio w/AM/FM CD player, speed sensitive auto volume, vehicle security system, cargo net, sunvisor extensions, leather wrapped steering wheel w/controls, pwr windows, pwr glass sunroof, Bose CD6 Audio System *NET*   •    
(SP2) SPORT PLUS PKG -inc: pwr glass sunroof, rear spoiler, Bose CD6 Audio System, xenon headlights *NET*     •  
(SPT) SPORT PKG -inc: pwr glass sunroof, rear spoiler *NET*     •  
(SRF) PWR GLASS SUNROOF       •
PAINT Options
BASE S SE SL
STANDARD PAINT • • • •
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
BASE S SE SL
(FLO) FLOOR MATS • • • •
(FOG) FOG LIGHTS •     •
(FOG) FOG LIGHTS (N/A w/P01, P02 or P03 Convenience Pkg)   •    
(FOG) FOG LIGHTS (REQ: P01, P02 or P03 Convenience Pkg)   •    
(MIC) IN-CABIN MICROFILTER • • • •
(MIR) EC MIRROR W/COMPASS & TEMP •      
(MIR) EC MIRROR W/COMPASS & TEMP (N/A w/P01, P02 or P03 Convenience Pkg)   •    
(MIR) EC MIRROR W/COMPASS (N/A w/P06, P07 or P08 Leather Pkg)     •  
(MIR) EC MIRROR W/COMPASS (REQ: P01, P02 or P03 Convenience Pkg)   •    
(SGD) SPLASH GUARDS (N/A w/S92 Guards) • • • •
(SIL) SIDE SILL & REAR SPLASH GUARDS (N/A w/M94 Guards) • • • •
(WDF) SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR   • •  
(WDF) SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: J01 Sunroof)       •
SEAT TRIM Options
BASE S SE SL
CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)     •  
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: P06, P07 or P08 Leather Pkg)     •  

2003 Nissan Altima Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE S SE SL
Brake ABS System
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.7 x 0.35 11.7 x 0.35 11.7 x 0.35 11.7 x 0.35
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.5 x 0.35 11.5 x 0.35 11.5 x 0.35 11.5 x 0.35
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE S SE SL
Trunk Volume (ft) 15.6 15.6 15.6 15.6
Engine
BASE S SE SL
Displacement 2.5L/- TBD - 2.5L/- TBD - 3.5L/- TBD - 2.5L/- TBD -
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 6000 175 @ 6000 245 @ 5800 175 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 180 @ 4000 180 @ 4000 246 @ 4400 180 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
BASE S SE SL
Height, Overall (in) 57.9 57.9 57.9 57.9
Length, Overall (in) 191.5 191.5 191.5 191.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 110.2 110.2 110.2 110.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.4 70.4 70.4 70.4
Fuel Tank
BASE S SE SL
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0
Steering
BASE S SE SL
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.8
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.4 37.4 38.7 37.4
Suspension
BASE S SE SL
Suspension Type - Front Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
BASE S SE SL
Front Tire Size P205/65R16 P205/65R16 P215/55VR17 P205/65R16
Rear Tire Size P205/65R16 P205/65R16 P215/55VR17 P205/65R16
Transmission
BASE S SE SL
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
BASE S SE SL
Front Head Room (in) 40.8 40.8 40.8 40.8
Front Leg Room (in) 43.9 43.9 43.9 43.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.7
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 103.2 103.2 103.2 103.2
Second Head Room (in) 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6
Second Leg Room (in) 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.1 56.1 56.1 56.1
Weight Information
BASE S SE SL
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3001 3039 3197 3106

2003 Nissan Altima Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & passenger supplemental dual-stage front airbags
Front seat belts w/pretensioners, load limiters, adjustable upper anchors
3-point seat belts in all seating positions
ELR seat belt system for driver seating position
ALR/ELR seat belt system for passenger seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH system (Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children)
Clutch/ignition interlock feature
Front & rear crumple zones
Side-door guard beams
Emergency inside trunk release
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).