Auto loans: 2021 Nissan Altima S in Basic

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.4 to 8.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

For sale by us: 0
Combined: 7.4 to 8.1 L/100 km
Recalls: 2

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Nissan Altima of the 2019 to 2027 generation — Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

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We do not have a 2021 Nissan Altima S for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

The 2021 Nissan Altima S in Basic

Basic, Clarke County. Delivery to Basic starts at $0, for 1,527.1 km from our location (straight line). Basic is 1,527.1 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2021 Nissan Altima S near Basic

2021 Nissan Altima S specs

2021 Nissan Altima S powertrains
Spec	Powertrain 1	Powertrain 2
Engine	2.5L 4-cylinder	2.5L 4-cylinder
Drive	Front-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Transmission	Automatic (CVT)	Automatic (CVT)
Fuel	Regular gas	Regular gas
City	8.5 L/100 km	8.9 L/100 km
Highway	6.1 L/100 km	6.7 L/100 km
Combined	7.4 L/100 km	8.1 L/100 km
CO₂	175 g/km	183 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km	$11.47	$12.56

2021 Nissan Altima S: every figure

2021 Nissan Altima S figures by powertrain
Figure	Powertrain 1	Powertrain 2
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L
Cylinders	4	4
MPG city (US)	28	26
MPG highway (US)	39	35
MPG combined (US)	32	29
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)	38	35
Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet)	425 L (15 cu ft)	425 L (15 cu ft)
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)	US$2,100	US$2,300
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)	$2,294	$2,512

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

What to check when buying the 2021 Nissan Altima S

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance (26), electrical system (21) and service brakes (21). Have those parts checked before you buy.

2021 Nissan Altima S recall campaigns
Campaign	Date	Component	Summary
23V628000	2023-09-08	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,...
21V138000	2021-03-04	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.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

The 2021 Nissan Altima S: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Nissan Altima S for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2021 Nissan Altima S, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Before you sign for the Altima

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance, electrical system and service brakes; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.

What the specs mean

The 2.5L 4-cylinder does the work, through an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Plan on about 22 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.4 L/100 km. Every 100 km costs about $11.47 in fuel at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

What the Altima is like

As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. At 425 litres, the trunk fits a family's bags for a long weekend.

Best uses

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

Try before you buy

Rent the Altima first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Altima answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.

Money matters

The EPA estimates US$2,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.47 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $114.70 at our price setting.

Choosing the right one

Compare the S with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

Basic and the Altima

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Basic. Basic is about 1,527 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

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Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.

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Rent it for a week before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2021 Nissan Altima S from us first.

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Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2021 Nissan Altima S for you and reply within one business day.

Buying the 2021 Nissan Altima S

Can the 2021 Nissan Altima S be delivered in Basic?

Delivery to Basic starts at $0, for 1,527.1 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

How far is Basic from CarmaCars?

1,527.1 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Nissan Altima S?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 2021 Nissan Altima S before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 2021 Nissan Altima S have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

What does the 2021 Nissan Altima S cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2294.00.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.