2005 Nissan Altima Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　All Altimas receives exterior styling enhancements, including new smoked headlamps and taillights, new wheel designs and a restyled front fascia and grille, along with a much needed interior redesign. The 3.5-liter V6 gets five more horsepower and three more lb-ft of torque, for a total of 250 and 249, respectively, and is now available with a five-speed automatic transmission. A new performance-oriented SE-R model joins the lineup along with a leather-lined 3.5 SL model. A newly optional DVD-based navigation system and two new exterior colors round out the changes.

　　

zzdcar says

　　Once a frumpy wallflower, the Altima is now a midsize sedan to be desired, especially when equipped with the 250-horsepower V6.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$154/mo  for Altima 2.5

　　Altima 2.5

　　2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M) - $17,450 MSRP2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M) - $19,300 MSRP2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A) (Most Popular) - $19,800 MSRP2.5 S 4dr Sedan w/SL Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A) - $23,650 MSRP3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5M) - $23,300 MSRP3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $23,950 MSRP3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $27,100 MSRP3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M) - $29,350 MSRP3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $29,350 MSRP

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　　$164/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　

2005 Altima Highlights

Trim: 2.52.5 S3.5 SE3.5 SL3.5 SE-R2.5

　　

Base MSRP	$17,450
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$154/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles