Where there's room on price
38
/ 100 (moderate)
Approx. 55 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 0% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — moderate negotiating leverage.
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2016 Nissan Altima Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Typical asking price
$10,190
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$3,500$19,995
- Typical market range
- $8,178–$12,990
- Typical asking price
- $10,190
- Original MSRP range
- $22,900–$28,570
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
55
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Nissan Altima.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$21,068–$21,984
Estimated dealer invoice — about $22,900 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Typical asking price by trim
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SV | $9,505 | $25,460 | $23,423–$24,442 |
| SL | $9,692 | $28,570 | $26,284–$27,427 |
| S | $10,414 | $22,900 | $21,068–$21,984 |
| SR | $10,429 | $24,470 | $22,512–$23,491 |
| base | — | $23,998 | $22,078–$23,038 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$7,980$19,038$30,095
Typical askingSV
$9,505
SV: typical asking price $9,505, original MSRP $25,460, estimated dealer cost $23,423 to $24,442.
SL
$9,692
SL: typical asking price $9,692, original MSRP $28,570, estimated dealer cost $26,284 to $27,427.
S
$10,414
S: typical asking price $10,414, original MSRP $22,900, estimated dealer cost $21,068 to $21,984.
SR
$10,429
SR: typical asking price $10,429, original MSRP $24,470, estimated dealer cost $22,512 to $23,491.
base
—
base: typical asking price not available, original MSRP $23,998, estimated dealer cost $22,078 to $23,038.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2016 Nissan Altima runs about $10,501 in MT to $11,892 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $739 | $110+ | $11,039 |
| TX | $637 | $332 | $11,159 |
| FL | $611 | $1,074+ | $11,875 |
| NY | $408 | $371 | $10,969 |
| PA | $611 | $587 | $11,388 |
| IL | $637 | $683 | $11,510 |
| OH | $586 | $444 | $11,220 |
| GA | $713 | $637 | $11,540 |
| NC | $306 | $793 | $11,289 |
| WA | $662 | $215+ | $11,067 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $10,715 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
22
MPG city
31
MPG highway
26
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Nissan Altima configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Nissan Altima.
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669.
Campaign 18V915000 · 19/12/2018
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 17V040000 · 18/01/2017
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Campaign 16V244000 · 26/04/2016
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Campaign 20V315000 · 28/05/2020
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2016 Nissan Altima?
Used 2016 Nissan Altima listings ask about $10,190 at typical mileage, with most listings between $8,178 and $12,990. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2016 Nissan Altima cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $22,900, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $12,710 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Nissan Altima?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $10,501 in MT to $11,892 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Nissan Altima?
There are about 55 days of national market supply for the 2016 Nissan Altima — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Nissan Altima.
Is the listed price on a 2016 Nissan Altima fair?
Usually, yes. 2016 Nissan Altima listings typically ask about $10,221, close to the typical asking price at typical mileage, $10,190. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Nissan Altima?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $21,068–$21,984 — its $22,900 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/26/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.