Negotiating leverage
38
moderate leverage / 100
~50 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2018 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
$11,630
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$3,200$19,491
- Typical market range
- $8,995–$13,995
- Ridekick fair price
- $11,630
- Original MSRP range
- $23,260–$28,995
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
4 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
50
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Nissan Altima.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$21,399–$22,330
Estimated dealer invoice — about $23,260 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.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SV | $11,006 | $25,910 | $23,837–$24,874 |
| SL | $11,442 | $28,995 | $26,675–$27,835 |
| S | $11,656 | $23,260 | $21,399–$22,330 |
| SR | $12,433 | $24,320 | $22,374–$23,347 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$9,567$20,001$30,434
Fair priceSV
$11,006
SV: fair price $11,006, original MSRP $25,910, estimated dealer cost $23,837 to $24,874.
SL
$11,442
SL: fair price $11,442, original MSRP $28,995, estimated dealer cost $26,675 to $27,835.
S
$11,656
S: fair price $11,656, original MSRP $23,260, estimated dealer cost $21,399 to $22,330.
SR
$12,433
SR: fair price $12,433, original MSRP $24,320, estimated dealer cost $22,374 to $23,347.
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 2018 Nissan Altima runs about $11,872 in MT to $13,353 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 | $838 | $110+ | $12,509 |
| TX | $723 | $332 | $12,616 |
| FL | $694 | $1,074+ | $13,329 |
| NY | $462 | $371 | $12,394 |
| PA | $694 | $587 | $12,842 |
| IL | $723 | $683 | $12,967 |
| OH | $665 | $444 | $12,670 |
| GA | $809 | $637 | $13,007 |
| NC | $347 | $793 | $12,701 |
| WA | $751 | $215+ | $12,527 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $12,086 |
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.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2018 Nissan Altima?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $11,630, within a typical market range of $8,995 to $13,995.
Is the 2018 Nissan Altima cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $23,260, so a fair used price is roughly $11,630 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 $11,872 in MT to $13,353 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Nissan Altima?
There are about 50 days of national market supply for the 2018 Nissan Altima — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Nissan Altima.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Nissan Altima?
Negotiating leverage rates 38/100 (moderate). ~50 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Nissan Altima?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $21,399–$22,330 — its $23,260 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 9/13/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.