Real price data
What should you pay for a 2018 Nissan Altima?
Original MSRP
$23,140
When new
Fair market price
$11,702
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$11,438
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $9,808 · 75th $13,407 · MSRP $23,140
Spread of current 2018 Nissan Altima listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL | $10,872 | $28,995 | — |
| SV | $11,661 | $25,785 | — |
| S | $12,126 | $23,140 | — |
| SR | $12,436 | $24,200 | — |
- SL
- $10,872
- SV
- $11,661
- S
- $12,126
- SR
- $12,436
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Nissan Altima runs about $12,013 in MT to $13,504 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $848 | $110+ | $12,660 |
| TX | $731 | $332 | $12,765 |
| FL | $702 | $1,074+ | $13,478 |
| NY | $468 | $371 | $12,541 |
| PA | $702 | $587 | $12,991 |
| IL | $731 | $683 | $13,116 |
| OH | $673 | $444 | $12,819 |
| GA | $819 | $637 | $13,158 |
| NC | $351 | $793 | $12,846 |
| WA | $761 | $215+ | $12,678 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $12,227 |
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
32
MPG highway
26
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Nissan Altima configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Nissan Altima.
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
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 19V654000 · 12/09/2019
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2018 Nissan Altima?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $11,702, within a typical market range of $9,808 to $13,407.
Is the 2018 Nissan Altima cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $23,140, so a fair used price is roughly $11,438 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Nissan Altima?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $12,013 in MT to $13,504 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/20/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.