- MSRP: $18,620 - $28,670
- Invoice: $18,243 - $26,565
- Fuel Economy Range: 32 mpg Hwy, 23 mpg City
- NHTSA Driver's Crash Rating:
- Basic Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles
- Fuel Type: regular unleaded
- User Rating:(19 reviews)
2008 Nissan Altima
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Mechanical
| 2.5 4dr Sedan Options | 2.5 S 4dr Sedan Options | 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan Options | 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan Options | 2.5 S 2dr Coupe Options | 3.5 SE 2dr Coupe Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.5L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NA | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake assist | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Drive type | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Suspension tuning | regular | regular | sport | regular | regular | sport |
| Front suspension type | strut | strut | strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Front shocks | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear shocks | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | NA | NA | opt | opt | NA | opt |
| Sequential shift control | NA | opt | opt | std | opt | opt |
| Transmission | 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | 3.81 | 3.81 | 4.13 | 5.17 | 3.81 | 4.13 |
| Traction control | NA | NA | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | NA | ABS and driveline |
Exterior
| Exterior light control | NA | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna | window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
| Body material | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Bodyside moldings | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored | NA | NA |
| Bodyside insert | NA | NA | NA | chrome | NA | NA |
| Grille trim | with chrome bar | with chrome bar | with chrome bar | with chrome bar | black w/chrome accents | black w/chrome accents |
| Fog/driving lights | NA | front | front | front | front | front |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Rear cargo door | trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | light | light | light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | dual manual remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Heated door mirrors | NA | NA | std | std | NA | std |
| Sunroof | NA | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler | lip | lip | lip | lip | NA | NA |
| Tires | P215/60TR16 BSW AS | P215/60TR16 BSW AS | P215/55VR17 BSW AS | P215/60TR16 BSW AS | P215/60TR16 BSW AS | P215/55VR17 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" steel | 16" steel | 17" silver alloy | 16" silver alloy | 16" steel | 17" silver alloy |
| Spare tire and wheel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Mud flaps | opt | std | std | std | opt | opt |
| Headlights | halogen | halogen | halogen | high intensity low beam, Xenon | halogen | halogen |
| Delay off headlamps | std | std | std | std | std | std |
Interior
| Tachometer | std | std | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trip computer | NA | std | std | std | std | std |
| Water temp gauge | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Low fuel warning | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Service interval warning | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - glovebox | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - map lights | front | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | regular | fade | fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Lighting - cargo light | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | NA | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear view mirror | day-night | day-night | day-night | auto-dimming day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Seatback storage pockets | NA | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Steering wheel material | plastic/vinyl | plastic/vinyl | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | plastic/vinyl | leather/metal-look |
| Air conditioning, front | NA | manual | manual | dual zone automatic | manual | manual |
| Air filter | NA | std | std | std | std | std |
| Underseat ducts | std | std | std | std | std | std |
| Auxiliary visors | NA | dual | dual | dual | dual | dual |
| Cargo net | opt | opt | std | std | opt | std |
| Cargo tie downs | NA | NA | NA | NA | std | std |
| Clock | NA | in-radio | in-radio | in-radio | in-radio | in-radio |
| Cupholders | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | plastic/rubber | plastic/rubber | plastic/rubber | leather | plastic/rubber | leather |
| Overhead console | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | full | full | full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | rubber front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Instrumentation | analog | analog | analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Airbags, frontal | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Height adjustable safety belts | front | front | front | front | NA | NA |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | front | front | front | front | front | front |
Warranty
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |

