Negotiating leverage
33
moderate leverage / 100
~49 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2020 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
$16,087
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$6,690$25,321
- Typical market range
- $12,895–$17,891
- Ridekick fair price
- $16,087
- Original MSRP range
- $24,100–$32,180
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
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.
National supply
49
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Nissan Altima.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$22,172–$23,136
Estimated dealer invoice — about $24,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $14,753 | $24,100 | $22,172–$23,136 |
| SV | $15,011 | $27,880 | $25,650–$26,765 |
| SL | $15,566 | $30,240 | $27,821–$29,030 |
| SR | $16,765 | $25,700 | $23,644–$24,672 |
| Platinum | $18,531 | $32,180 | $29,606–$30,893 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$13,359$23,467$33,574
Fair priceS
$14,753
S: fair price $14,753, original MSRP $24,100, estimated dealer cost $22,172 to $23,136.
SV
$15,011
SV: fair price $15,011, original MSRP $27,880, estimated dealer cost $25,650 to $26,765.
SL
$15,566
SL: fair price $15,566, original MSRP $30,240, estimated dealer cost $27,821 to $29,030.
SR
$16,765
SR: fair price $16,765, original MSRP $25,700, estimated dealer cost $23,644 to $24,672.
Platinum
$18,531
Platinum: fair price $18,531, original MSRP $32,180, estimated dealer cost $29,606 to $30,893.
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 2020 Nissan Altima runs about $16,528 in MT to $18,318 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 | $1,176 | $110+ | $17,503 |
| TX | $1,014 | $332 | $17,563 |
| FL | $973 | $1,074+ | $18,264 |
| NY | $649 | $371 | $17,237 |
| PA | $973 | $587 | $17,777 |
| IL | $1,014 | $683 | $17,914 |
| OH | $932 | $444 | $17,593 |
| GA | $1,135 | $637 | $17,989 |
| NC | $487 | $793 | $17,497 |
| WA | $1,054 | $215+ | $17,486 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $16,742 |
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
28
MPG city
39
MPG highway
32
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2020 Nissan Altima configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2020 Nissan Altima.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the left and right-side tie rod ball joint fasteners, or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795.
Campaign 21V138000 · 04/03/2021
TIRES
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
Campaign 21V169000 · 11/03/2021
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.
Campaign 20V570000 · 22/09/2020
TIRES
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima S grade vehicles equipped with Continental ProContact TX tires, size 215/60 R16 H, with TIN date code 3320 and Mold ID S-419149. The tires may have been over cured.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-8677669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC765.
Campaign 20V685000 · 05/11/2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.
Campaign 23V628000 · 08/09/2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
Campaign 25V437000 · 27/06/2025
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2020 Nissan Altima?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $16,087, within a typical market range of $12,895 to $17,891.
Is the 2020 Nissan Altima cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,100, so a fair used price is roughly $8,013 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2020 Nissan Altima?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $16,528 in MT to $18,318 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2020 Nissan Altima?
There are about 49 days of national market supply for the 2020 Nissan Altima — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Nissan Altima.
How much can you negotiate on a 2020 Nissan Altima?
Negotiating leverage rates 33/100 (moderate). ~49 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2020 Nissan Altima?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $22,172–$23,136 — its $24,100 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 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.