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2016 Nissan Altima Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Fair market price

$9,940

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Fair price is in the typical market range

$3,900$19,995
Typical market range
$7,542$12,995

Middle 50% of active listings

Ridekick fair price
$9,940

Mileage-adjusted estimate

Original MSRP range
$22,900–$32,090

5 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.

Negotiating leverage

39

moderate leverage / 100

~55 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

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 48% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Fair price by trim

TrimFair priceMSRPEst. dealer cost
SV$9,123$25,460$23,423–$24,442
SR$9,140$24,470$22,512–$23,491
SL$9,530$32,090$29,523–$30,806
S$10,422$22,900$21,068–$21,984
base$23,998$22,078–$23,038

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$7,286$20,607$33,927
Fair price

SV

$9,123

SV: fair price $9,123, original MSRP $25,460, estimated dealer cost $23,423 to $24,442.

SR

$9,140

SR: fair price $9,140, original MSRP $24,470, estimated dealer cost $22,512 to $23,491.

SL

$9,530

SL: fair price $9,530, original MSRP $32,090, estimated dealer cost $29,523 to $30,806.

S

$10,422

S: fair price $10,422, original MSRP $22,900, estimated dealer cost $21,068 to $21,984.

base

base: fair 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 fair 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 $10,251 in MT to $11,625 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$721$110+$10,771
TX$621$332$10,893
FL$596$1,074+$11,610
NY$398$371$10,709
PA$596$587$11,123
IL$621$683$11,244
OH$572$444$10,956
GA$696$637$11,273
NC$298$793$11,031
WA$646$215+$10,801
OR$0$525$10,465

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 Owner’s 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 a fair price for a 2016 Nissan Altima?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $9,940, within a typical market range of $7,542 to $12,995.

Is the 2016 Nissan Altima cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $22,900, so a fair used price is roughly $12,960 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 $10,251 in MT to $11,625 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.

How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Nissan Altima?

Negotiating leverage rates 39/100 (moderate). ~55 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

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 48% 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 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.