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2008 Nissan Altima Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$18,620 - $28,670

Original MSRP:
$18,243 - $26,565

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

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

Side crash ratings:
Driver: Not Rated Rear Passenger: Not Rated

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 utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see 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).
See all Safety Rating Results
2008 Nissan Altima Review
The 2008 Nissan Altima is a family sedan that is available in 4 trims - the 2.5, 2.5 S, 3.5 SE and the 3.5 SL. The Nissan Altima has 4 doors and carries 5 passengers. The Altima 2.5 has a customary 2.5-liter, I4, 175-hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The 3.5 SL is equipped with a customary 3.5-liter, V6, 270-hp engine and a variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The Nissan Altima carries a 60,000mi/36 month basic warranty.

Standard features on the 2008 Nissan Altima include: front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, front power outlet, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, trunk anti-trap, ABS brakes, tire detail, stereo system with CD player, full power accessories, keyless entry with multi-functional remote, panic button, vehicle anti-theft, remote releases/controls, speed sensing wipers, folding/power adjustable exterior mirrors, tinted glass, rear defroster, air conditioning, air filter, trip computer, external temperature gauge and tilt steering.

The Nissan Altima 3.5 adds traction control, alloy wheels, signaling exterior mirrors, heated exterior mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, driver multi-adjustable power seat, and automatic headlights.

Premium optional upgrades include an electronic parking aid, a navigation aid, CD changer, radio data system, universal garage door opener, dual automatic climate control, compass, heated front seats, automatic headlights, first aid kit, rear spoiler, power sunroof, and a sunshade.

The 2008 Altima is a carryover from 2007 and has a base starting price of $18,230.

Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V401000
Mfg's Report Date SEP 03, 2010
Component EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Number of Units Affected 7948
Summary NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

2008 Nissan Altima Models & Prices

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 Man 2.5 $18,620 $18,243 $298 / Month*
4dr Sdn I4 Man 2.5 ULEV $18,620 $18,243 $298 / Month*

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 Man 2.5 S $20,470 $19,196 $313 / Month*
4dr Sdn I4 Man 2.5 S ULEV $20,470 $19,196 $313 / Month*
2dr Cpe I4 Man 2.5 S $20,950 $19,644 $320 / Month*
2dr Cpe I4 Man 2.5 S ULEV $20,950 $19,644 $320 / Month*
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5 S $20,970 $19,663 $321 / Month*
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5 S ULEV $20,970 $19,663 $321 / Month*
2dr Cpe I4 CVT 2.5 S $21,450 $20,112 $328 / Month*
2dr Cpe I4 CVT 2.5 S ULEV $21,450 $20,112 $328 / Month*

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5 SL $20,970 $19,663 $321 / Month*
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.5 SL ULEV $20,970 $19,663 $321 / Month*

2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn V6 Man 3.5 SE $24,470 $22,681 $370 / Month*
4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SE $24,970 $23,142 $377 / Month*
2dr Cpe V6 Man 3.5 SE $25,350 $23,495 $383 / Month*
2dr Cpe V6 CVT 3.5 SE $25,850 $23,956 $391 / Month*

2008 Nissan Altima BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 eCVT Hybrid $25,480 $23,881 $389 / Month*

2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SL $28,670 $26,565 $433 / Month*

2008 Nissan Altima Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Auto on/off halogen headlights        
Auto on/off xenon HID headlights          
Body color bumpers
Body color door handles
Body color front & rear splash guards      
Body color manual mirrors          
Body color pwr heated manual folding mirrors w/integrated turn signals        
Body color pwr mirrors      
Body color side moldings
Flat blade intermittent windshield wipers          
Flat blade speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers        
Fog lamps        
Halogen headlights      
Pwr tilt/sliding glass moonroof          
Pwr tilt/sliding glass moonroof w/sunshade        
Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist function    
UV reducing glass w/dark upper windshield band
Variable intermittent speed-sensitive flat blade windshield wipers w/mist function          
INTERIOR Features
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
(3) passenger assist grips
60/40 split-folding rear seat          
60/40 split-folding rear seat w/lock    
8-way pwr driver seat      
8-way pwr driver seat w/manual lumbar          
Air conditioning w/micro filter        
Air conditioning w/micro filter ventilation, rear vents        
AM/FM stereo w/CD player & (6) speakers    
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: auxiliary input jack, (6) speakers        
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror w/compass          
Bluetooth hands-free phone system          
Bose AM/FM audio system w/6-disc CD changer & (9) speakers          
Cargo net      
Center console dual bottle holders      
Center console w/(3) bottle holders
Cloth seat trim    
Coin holder
Contoured reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints
Coupe unique cloth seat trim        
Cruise control      
Driver footrest    
Driver/front passenger seat back pockets    
Dual 12V DC pwr points
Dual cup holders in rear center armrest
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/extensions      
Dual sunvisors w/vanity mirrors      
Dual zone auto temp control          
Dual zone auto temp control, rear vents        
Fixed rear bench seat          
Front assist grips        
Front console w/integral armrest, storage compartments    
Front console w/integral armrest, storage compartments, illuminated lighting          
Front door map pockets w/bottle holders
Full cut pile carpeting
Heated front seating        
Homelink universal transceiver        
In-glass diversity antenna          
In-glass radio antenna  
Inside rearview mirror w/compass          
Instrumentation-inc: hybrid power/charge display, battery state-of-charge, fuel gauges          
Intelligent Key system w/push-button ignition
Interior courtesy lamps-inc: glove box, trunk
Leather appointed seats        
Leather wrapped steering wheel w/mounted audio & cruise controls        
Leather wrapped steering wheel w/mounted audio controls          
Leather-wrapped door trim          
Leather-wrapped front center armrest w/storage compartment          
Leather-wrapped shift knob        
Map light w/sunglass holder in overhead console
Mood lighting          
Pwr door locks w/driver & passenger door lock switches
Pwr driver lumbar support        
Pwr windows w/driver side auto up/down & auto-reverse      
Pwr windows w/driver/front passenger 1-touch up/down & auto-reverse          
Pwr windows w/driver/front passenger 1-touch up/down & auto-reverse, key operated windows, key fob front up/down feature        
Radio data system (RDS)          
Rear coat hook
Rear door map pockets w/bottle holders          
Rear seat heat ducts
Rear side panels w/bottle holders        
Rear window defroster w/timer
Remote hood/fuel-filler door & pwr trunk releases
Retained accessory pwr
Roof mounted radio antenna          
Silver color door handles
Speed-sensitive volume control          
Tachometer, coolant temp & fuel gauges  
Tilt & telescopic steering column  
Tilt & telescopic steering column w/mounted cruise controls        
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Trip computer w/outside temp gauge    
Trunk cancel switch    
Vehicle immobilizer system
Vehicle info display
Vehicle security system
Warning lights-inc: low fuel, door-ajar, low washer fluid, seat belt
XM satellite radio          
MECHANICAL Features
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
105,000 mile tune-up interval
16" alloy wheels      
16" steel wheels w/full wheel covers        
17" alloy wheels          
2.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine w/40-hp electric motor          
2.5L DOHC I4 engine      
244.8V nickel metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery          
3.5L DOHC V6 engine        
6-speed manual transmission w/OD      
Anti-lock braking system
Battery saver
Brake assist          
Clutch interlock      
Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
Electric pwr vehicle speed sensitive rack & pinion steering          
Electronic brake force distribution
Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT)          
Engine cover    
Front wheel drive
Independent front strut suspension w/stabilizer bar
Independent multi-link rear suspension w/stabilizer bar
Integrated regenerative braking          
P215/55R17 all-season tires          
P215/60R16 all-season tires  
Performance suspension tuning        
Pwr front vented & rear solid disc brakes
Traction control system (TCS)      
Vehicle dynamic control          
Vehicle speed sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering  
Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT)    
SAFETY Features
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 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
Energy absorbing bumpers
Energy absorbing steering column
Front & rear crumple zones
Front seat active head restraints
Front seat belts w/pretensioners, load limiters, adjustable upper anchors
Front side-impact airbags
LATCH system (lower anchors & tethers for children)
Roof mounted side curtain airbags
Side-door guard beams
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
City 19/hwy 26 (3.5L engine/continuously variable trans)        
City 19/hwy 27 (3.5L engine/6-speed manual trans)          
City 23/hwy 31 (2.5L engine/continuously variable trans)      
City 23/hwy 32 (2.5L engine/6-speed manual trans)      
City 35/hwy 33 (2.5L engine/continuously variable trans)          

2008 Nissan Altima Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
[B10] SPLASH GUARDS      
[F01] CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: 16" alloy wheels, 8-way pwr driver seat w/manual lumbar support, auto on/off headlights, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/extensions, leather wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls, trunk side net, auto up/down front passenger window, key fob auto windows down, door key cylinder windows up/down          
[F01] CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, auto on/off headlights, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, sunvisor extensions, leather wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls, rear spoiler, dual pwr front windows w/auto-reverse, key operated front windows up/down, key fob operated front windows down, trunk side net, blonde interior wood trim finishers          
[F01] CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, auto on/off headlights, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, sunvisor extensions, leather wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls, trunk side net, pwr front windows w/1-touch auto up/down & auto reverse, key operated front windows up/down, key fob operated front windows down *Blonde interior w/wood trim finishers*          
[F02] CONVENIENCE PLUS PKG -inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, auto on/off headlights, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, sunvisor extensions, leather wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls, trunk side net, pwr front windows w/1-touch auto up/down & auto reverse, key operated front windows up/down, key fob operated front windows down, pwr tilt & slide glass moonroof, 16" alloy wheels *Blonde interior w/wood trim finishers*          
[F10] FOG LAMPS (REQ: PRM Premium Pkg or TEC Technology Pkg)          
[F10] FOG LAMPS (REQ: TEC Technology Pkg)          
[H01] CONNECTION PKG -inc: contents of convenience pkg, leather seat & door trim, heated front seats w/driver pwr lumbar, leather wrapped shift knob, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA stereo w/6-disc CD player, XM satellite radio, auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, HomeLink universal transceiver, compass, upper grade interior finish (wood for blonde; metallic accent for charcoal), illuminated console lighting, folding exterior mirrors w/turn signals          
[H01] CONNECTION PKG -inc: XM satellite radio, Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA audio system w/6-disc CD changer, (9) speakers, radio data system (RDS), speed-sensitive volume, Bluetooth hands-free phone system          
[J01] PWR TILT & SLIDING GLASS MOONROOF W/SUNSHADE (REQ: CNV Convenience Pkg or COX Connection Pkg or TEC Technology Pkg)          
[J01] PWR TILT & SLIDING GLASS MOONROOF W/SUNSHADE (REQ: CNV Convenience Pkg)          
[P01] PREMIUM PKG -inc: pwr tilt & sliding glass moonroof w/sunshade, 16" alloy wheels, leather appointed seats & door trim, 8-way pwr driver seat w/manual lumbar support, heated front seats, dual zone auto temp control, HomeLink universal transceiver, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, XM satellite radio, Bose AM/FM audio system, 6-disc CD changer, (9) speakers, MP3/WMA capability, radio data system (RDS), speed-sensitive volume, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, auto on/off headlights, dual illuminated vanity mirrors w/extensions, leather wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls, wood or metallic-look interior accents, auto up/down front passenger window, key fob windows down, door key cylinder windows up/down, leather wrapped gear shift knob, illuminated console lighting, trunk side net          
[P01] PREMIUM PKG -inc: pwr tilt & sliding glass moonroof, fog lamps, rear spoiler, leather appointed seats, heated front seats, driver pwr lumbar, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, XM satellite radio, Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA stereo w/6-disc CD changer w/9-speakers/radio data system (RDS), speed sensitive volume, Xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights, dual zone auto temp control w/rear passenger vents, HomeLink universal transceiver, auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather wrapped gear shift knob, illuminated console lighting, upper grade interior finish          
[P02] PREMIUM PKG -inc: leather appointed seats & door trim, heated front seats, driver seat pwr lumbar support, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, XM satellite radio, Bose AM/FM audio system, 6-disc CD changer, (9) speakers, MP3/WMA capability, radio data system (RDS), speed-sensitive volume, xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights, dual zone auto temp control, HomeLink universal transceiver, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, leather wrapped gear shift knob, illuminated console lighting, wood or metallic-look interior accents          
[R10] REAR SPOILER (REQ: TEC Technology Pkg)        
[S01] SPORT PKG -inc: pwr tilt & sliding glass moonroof w/sunshade, fog lamps, rear spoiler          
[U01] TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: contents of connections pkg, navigation system w/6.5" color monitor, rearview monitor, XM satellite radio w/XM NavTraffic, hybrid energy flow display w/energy/fuel history          
[U01] TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: navigation system, w/6.5" color monitor, touch screen capability, XM NavTraffic, rearview monitor (REQ: PR2 Premium Pkg )          
[U01] TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: navigation system, w/6.5" color monitor, touch screen capability, XM NavTraffic, rearview monitor (REQ: PRM Premium Pkg )          
[U01] TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: Nissan navigation system w/XM NavTraffic, rearview monitor          
[U01] TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: Nissan navigation system w/XM NavTraffic, rearview monitor (REQ: COX Connection Pkg, FOG Fog Lamps & SPL Rear Spoiler)          
[U01] TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: pwr tilt & sliding glass moonroof w/sunshade, fog lamps, rear spoiler, leather appointed seats, heated front seats, driver pwr lumbar, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, XM satellite radio, Bose AM/FM/MP3/WMA stereo w/6-disc CD changer w/9-speakers/radio data system (RDS), speed sensitive volume, Xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights, dual zone auto temp control w/rear passenger vents, HomeLink universal transceiver, auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather wrapped gear shift knob, illuminated console lighting, upper grade interior finish, Nissan navigation system w/XM NavTraffic, rearview monitor          
[V01] VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL          
[V01] VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL PKG -inc: full size spare tire (REQ: PRM Premium Pkg or TEC Technology Pkg)          
[V01] VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL PKG -inc: full size spare tire (REQ: TEC Technology Pkg)          
EMISSIONS Options
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
[C01] CALIFORNIA (CAL) ULEV (ULTRA-LOW EMISSIONS VEHICLE) EMISSIONS *Available only in selected states such as California, New York, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts & bordering states*    
[C03] 50 STATE EMISSIONS  
MODEL OPTION Options
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
[G01] SL PKG -inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, driver pwr lumbar, leather appointed seats, heated front seats, 16" alloy wheels, pwr tilt & slide glass moonroof, dual zone auto temp control w/rear vents, HomeLink universal transceiver, compass, auto on/off headlights, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, sunvisor extensions, leather wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls, leather wrapped shift knob, pwr front windows w/1-touch auto up/down, illuminated console lighting, trunk side net, upper grade interior finish          
NOTE Options
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
** NO FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FROM NISSAN, CONTACT LOCAL DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **          
PAINT Options
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
[A92] MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR          
[A92] MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (PIO)          
[A92] MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: CN2 Convenience Plus Pkg) (PIO)          
[A92] MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: SPT Sport Pkg or PRM Premium Pkg) (PIO)          
[A92] MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: SRF Moonroof) (PIO)        
[A92] MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: TEC Technology Pkg) (PIO)          
[K92] EMERGENCY AID PKG (N/A w/VDC Vehicle Dynamic Control Pkg) (PIO)        
[K92] EMERGENCY AID PKG (PIO)      
[L92] CARPETED FLOOR MATS (4-PIECE) (PIO)          
[L92] CARPETED FLOOR/TRUNK MAT SET (5-PIECE) (PIO)        
[L92] CARPETED FLOOR/TRUNK MAT SET (5-PIECE) (REQ: CNV Convenience Pkg or CN2 Convenience Plus Pkg) (PIO)          
[L92] CARPETED FLOOR/TRUNK MAT SET (5-PIECE) (REQ: PRM Premium Pkg, SPT Sport Pkg or TEC Technology Pkg) (PIO)          
[L93] CARPETED FLOOR/TRUNK MAT SET (5-PIECE) (N/A w/CNV Convenience Pkg or CN2 Convenience Plus Pkg) (PIO)          
[L93] CARPETED FLOOR/TRUNK MAT SET (5-PIECE) (PIO)        
[P93] ALUMINUM KICK PLATES (PIO)
SEAT TRIM Options
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD)    
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: COX Connection Pkg)          
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: PR2 Premium Pkg)          
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: PRM Premium Pkg or TEC Technology Pkg)          
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: PRM Premium Pkg)          
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (STD)        

2008 Nissan Altima Technical Specifications

Brakes
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.7 x 1.02 11.7 x 1.02 11.7 x 1.02 11.7 x 1.02 11.7 x 1.02 11.7 x 1.02
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 11.5 x 0.35 11.5 x 0.35
Cargo Area Dimensions
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Trunk Volume (ft) 13.1 7.4 13.1 7.4 15.3 13.1
Engine
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Displacement 2.5L/152 2.5L/152 2.5L/152 3.5L/213 2.5L/152 3.5L/213
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas/Electric I4 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 5600 175 @ 5600 175 @ 5600 270 @ 6000 158 @ 5200-6000 270 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 180 @ 3900 180 @ 3900 180 @ 3900 258 @ 4400 162 @ 2800-4800/199 @ 0-1500 258 @ 4400
Exterior Dimensions
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Height, Overall (in) 57.9 55.3 57.9 55.3 57.9 57.9
Length, Overall (in) 189.8 182.5 189.8 182.5 189.8 189.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 109.3 105.3 109.3 105.3 109.3 109.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.7 70.7 70.7 70.7 70.7 70.7
Fuel Tank
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0
Steering
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.83 2.83 2.73 2.73 2.83 2.83
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.1 34.7 38.7 36.1 36.1 36.1
Suspension
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Suspension Type - Front Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Front Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/55R17 P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/55R17 P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Transmission
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Continuously Variable Manual w/OD Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Trans Type 6 6 1 6 1 1
Vehicle
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Front Head Room (in) 40.1 37.2 40.1 37.2 40.1 40.1
Front Leg Room (in) 44.1 42.5 44.1 42.5 44.1 44.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.7 53.9 55.7 53.9 55.7 55.7
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 100.7 89.7 100.7 89.7 100.7 100.7
Second Head Room (in) 35.9 35.6 35.9 35.6 35.9 35.9
Second Leg Room (in) 35.8 34.4 35.8 34.4 35.8 35.8
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.5 52.4 55.5 52.4 55.5 55.5
Weight Information
2.5 2.5 S 2.5 SL 3.5 SE BASE 3.5 SL
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3112 3052 3189 3205 3479 3417

2008 Nissan Altima Safety Features

Safety Features
Anti-lock braking system
Clutch interlock
Driver & passenger supplemental dual-stage front airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Roof mounted side curtain 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
Front seat active head restraints
LATCH system (lower anchors & tethers for children)
Energy absorbing steering column
Energy absorbing bumpers
Front & rear crumple zones
Side-door guard beams
Emergency inside trunk release
Traction control system (TCS)
Child safety rear door locks
Vehicle dynamic control
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

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

Side crash ratings:
Driver: Not Rated Rear Passenger: Not Rated

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 utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see 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).