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2005 Nissan Altima prices in the U.S.
$4,500
Median pre-owned asking price
51 pre-owned listings · Updated September 10, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$3,147 – $5,992 All 51 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$4,500Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of September 10, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2005 Nissan Altima in the U.S. is $4,500, based on 51 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Price range, sample and methodology details
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2005 Nissan Altima in the U.S. is $4,500 based on 51 active listings.
Based on 51 active dealer listings, refreshed daily.
30-day asking price change: +$261.
Typical: $3,147–$5,992 — the middle half of 51 asking prices
Median $4,500
$1,975 low
$9,995 high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$4,500
Pre-owned median (51)
145,267
Average mileage
What moves the price
Location
Typical asking prices are $2,500 in Colorado but $5,848 in Tennessee. These are different listing samples, not a measured location adjustment for the same vehicle.
Observed spread: up to $3,348Mileage
Asking prices run about $6,747 at 75K–90K miles and fall to $4,451 over 105K miles — roughly $800 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $2,296About these price differences
The $3,147–$5,992 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Location. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2005 Nissan Altima. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
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Estimated asking price · All trims
$4,500
$3,147
–
$5,992
51 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 51 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2005 Nissan Altima listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $4,500
2005 Nissan Altima
2.5
$2,000
VIN 1N4AL11D15C243962
−$2,500 · vs all-listings median
2005 Nissan Altima
S
$2,250
VIN 1N4AL11E85C149067
−$2,250 · vs all-listings median
2005 Nissan Altima
Trim not specified
$2,350
VIN 1N4AL11D95C149134
−$2,150 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- S VIN 1N4AL11D15N411233 $2,500 −$2,000 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN 1N4AL11D95C317211 $2,695 −$1,805 vs median
- S VIN 1N4AL11D45N447854 $3,794 −$706 vs median
- S VIN 1N4AL11D55C137434 $4,407 −$93 vs median
- S VIN 1N4AL11D05C195788 $4,510 at typical vs median
- S VIN 1N4AL11D05C171846 $4,950 +$450 vs median
- S VIN 1N4AL11D55C136915 $4,950 +$450 vs median
- S VIN 1N4AL11D95N442195 $5,487 +$987 vs median
- S VIN 1N4AL11E65N466236 $4,995 +$495 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
2005 Nissan Altima: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $800 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 51
Median asking price $4,500
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75K–90K miles | 6 listings | $6,747 | $6,121–$7,182 |
| Over 105K miles | 38 listings | $4,451 | $2,961–$4,998 |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2005 Nissan Altima: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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Trim not specified 3.5L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1N4BL11E · year code 51,019 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 3.5L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1N4BL11D · year code 53,424 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 2.5L 4-cyl VIN pattern: 1N4AL11E · year code 52,301 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2005 Nissan Altima factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2005 Nissan Altima is $4,198 (September 2026) — down 10.6% from $4,698 in August 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $4,198 | $3,366–$5,613 | 24 |
| August 2026 | $3,824 | $2,995–$4,995 | 53 |
| July 2026 | $4,000 | $3,237–$5,415 | 47 |
| June 2026 | $4,500 | $2,947–$5,995 | 43 |
| May 2026 | $4,995 | $3,318–$5,974 | 38 |
| April 2026 | $4,000 | $2,998–$5,449 | 33 |
| March 2026 | $3,995 | $2,995–$4,800 | 33 |
| February 2026 | $4,000 | $2,999–$5,124 | 35 |
| January 2026 | $4,500 | $3,150–$4,995 | 32 |
| December 2025 | $4,000 | $3,600–$5,488 | 26 |
| November 2025 | $3,972 | $2,570–$5,375 | 30 |
| October 2025 | $4,900 | $3,740–$5,996 | 19 |
| September 2025 | $4,995 | $3,371–$6,215 | 20 |
| August 2025 | $4,698 | $3,088–$5,994 | 10 |
2005 Nissan Altima prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2005 Nissan Altima for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot September 10, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Florida
Typical asking price
$4,200
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Carolina
Typical asking price
$3,900
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Illinois
Typical asking price
$3,500
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Tennessee
Typical asking price
$5,848
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Explore 13 more state markets
Colorado
Typical asking price
$2,500
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Connecticut
Typical asking price
$3,495
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Indiana
Typical asking price
$3,147
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$4,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Pennsylvania
Typical asking price
$4,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Carolina
Typical asking price
$3,500
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arizona
Typical asking price
$5,430
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Ohio
Typical asking price
$2,916
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Virginia
Typical asking price
$4,200
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Washington
Typical asking price
$3,450
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Georgia
Typical asking price
$3,500
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Jersey
Typical asking price
$3,500
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oklahoma
Typical asking price
$3,740
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
View the U.S. inventory map
What does this map show?
The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.
State details will appear here. On a phone, tap a linked state to open its prices; use the full table for easier browsing.
Scroll the map sideways on smaller screens. Numbers stay large enough to read.
Most active listings
Other states with active listings
No active listings or insufficient data
Alaska and Hawaii are not drawn on this map. Where qualifying data is available, they appear in the full state table. Grey does not necessarily mean no cars are for sale.
View all states and prices
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $3,999 | 23 | 5 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Texas | $4,071 | 20 | 5 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Florida | $4,200 | 16 | 4 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Tennessee | $5,848 | 16 | 3 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Illinois | $3,500 | 14 | 3 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| North Carolina | $3,900 | 11 | 4 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Colorado | $2,500 | 10 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Virginia | $4,200 | 10 | 1 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Georgia | $3,500 | 10 | 0 |
| New Jersey | $3,500 | 9 | 0 |
| Washington | $3,450 | 8 | 1 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Oregon | $4,995 | 7 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Pennsylvania | $4,995 | 7 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| South Carolina | $3,500 | 7 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Ohio | $2,916 | 6 | 1 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Oklahoma | $3,740 | 6 | 0 |
| Arizona | $5,430 | 6 | 1 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Indiana | $3,147 | 6 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Connecticut | $3,495 | 5 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
Listed this year counts every 2005 Nissan Altima first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Nissan Altima years
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2003
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Typical asking price
$4,000
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2006
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Typical asking price
$4,860
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2026 $30,140 Median
- 2025 $20,999 Median
- 2024 $20,000 Median
- 2023 $21,240 Median
- 2022 $17,995 Median
- 2021 $16,998 Median
- 2020 $14,988 Median
- 2019 $14,090 Median
- 2018 $10,998 Median
- 2017 $10,000 Median
- 2016 $9,500 Median
- 2015 $8,390 Median
- 2014 $7,874 Median
- 2013 $6,996 Median
- 2012 $5,995 Median
- 2011 $5,895 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$80
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $450 down
Amount financed
$4,050
Total interest
$750
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2005 Nissan Altima prices range from $1,975 to $9,995?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $3,147 and $5,992 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2005 Nissan Altima?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $800 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2005 Nissan Altima are for sale right now?
51 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2005 Nissan Altima?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 51 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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