Nissan Altima alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Nissan Altima, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Nissan Altima and are good next research steps.

from $25,400

Honda HR-V

Price : 25,400 - 31,000 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 158 HP
FuelEconomy City : 25 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 30 - 32 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 138 lb-ft
Model : HR-V
Modell : LX 2WD CVT, Sport 2WD CVT, EX-L 2WD CVT, LX AWD CVT, Sport AWD CVT, EX-L AWD CVT
Trim Level : LX 2WD CVT, Sport 2WD CVT, EX-L 2WD CVT, LX AWD CVT, Sport AWD CVT, EX-L AWD CVT
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,159 - 3,333 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14 gal
Length : 179.8 in.
Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 63 in.
Brand : Honda

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slightly more power
only slightly more efficient
very slightly cheaper
barely lighter

from $26,000

Buick Encore GX

Price : 26,000 - 33,100 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 137 - 155 HP
FuelEconomy City : 26 - 29 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 - 31 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 162 - 174 lb-ft
Model : Encore GX
Modell : FWD 4dr Preferred, FWD 4dr Sport Touring, FWD 4dr Avenir, AWD 4dr Preferred, AWD 4dr Sport Touring, AWD 4dr Avenir
Trim Level : FWD 4dr Preferred, FWD 4dr Sport Touring, FWD 4dr Avenir, AWD 4dr Preferred, AWD 4dr Sport Touring, AWD 4dr Avenir
Curb weight : 3,023 - 3,255 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Length : 171.16 in.
Width : 71.39 in.
Height : 64 - 65 in.
Brand : Buick

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Quick data check: Buick Encore GX

somewhat more power
marginally cheaper
marginally more efficient
very slightly lighter

$43,400

Chevrolet Equinox EV

Price : 43,400 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type :
Power HP : 213 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 236 lb-ft
Model : Equinox EV
Modell : 4dr RS
Trim Level : 4dr RS
Length : 190.55 in.
Width : 76.94 in.
Height : 64 in.
Brand : Chevrolet

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Quick data check: Chevrolet Equinox EV

considerably cheaper
moderately more power

from $34,300

Hyundai Santa Fe

Price : 34,300 - 48,700 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 277 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 - 20 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 - 29 MPG
Seats : 6 - 7
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 311 lb-ft
Model : Santa Fe
Modell : SE FWD, SEL FWD, Limited FWD, Calligraphy FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, Calligraphy AWD
Trim Level : SE FWD, SEL FWD, Limited FWD, Calligraphy FWD, SE AWD, SEL AWD, XRT AWD, Limited AWD, Calligraphy AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 4,343 - 4,486 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.7 gal
Length : 190.2 in.
Width : 74.8 in.
Height : 67 - 69 in.
Brand : Hyundai

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Quick data check: Hyundai Santa Fe

noticeably cheaper
noticeably more efficient
visibly lighter
visibly more power

from $20,500

Chevrolet Trax

Price : 20,500 - 24,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 137 HP
FuelEconomy City : 28 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 162 lb-ft
Model : Trax
Modell : FWD 4dr LS, FWD 4dr 1RS, FWD 4dr LT, FWD 4dr 2RS, FWD 4dr ACTIV
Trim Level : FWD 4dr LS, FWD 4dr 1RS, FWD 4dr LT, FWD 4dr 2RS, FWD 4dr ACTIV
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Length : 178.6 in.
Width : 71.8 in.
Height : 61 in.
Brand : Chevrolet

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Quick data check: Chevrolet Trax

noticeably more power
markedly cheaper
very slightly more efficient

from $29,200

Ford Escape

Price : 29,200 - 38,400 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline, , Plug-In Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 180 - 210 HP
FuelEconomy City : 26 - 42 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 - 36 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 155 - 199 lb-ft
Model : Escape
Modell : Active FWD, ST-Line FWD, Active AWD, ST-Line AWD, Platinum FWD, ST-Line Select AWD, ST-Line Elite AWD, Platinum AWD, PHEV FWD
Trim Level : Active FWD, ST-Line FWD, Active AWD, ST-Line AWD, Platinum FWD, ST-Line Select AWD, ST-Line Elite AWD, Platinum AWD, PHEV FWD
Engine Displacement : 1.5 - 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,283 - 3,904 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 11.1 - 15.7 gal
Length : 180.5 - 181.2 in.
Width : 74.1 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : Ford

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Quick data check: Ford Escape

very slightly cheaper
only slightly lighter
moderately more power
markedly more efficient

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