$815 higher median
2021 Hyundai Sonata
$17,190Median asking price · 653 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,995–$19,179
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2021 Nissan Altima prices in the U.S.
$16,000
Median pre-owned asking price
889 pre-owned listings · Updated October 30, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$14,199 – $18,850 All 1,089 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$16,398Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 30, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Nissan Altima in the U.S. is $16,000, based on 889 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2021 Nissan Altima in the U.S. is $16,000 based on 889 pre-owned listings (of 1,089 total).
1,089 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 30, 2026 · refreshed daily
Typical: $14,199–$18,850 — the middle half of 1,089 asking prices
Median $16,398
$10K low
$23K 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.
$16,000
Pre-owned median (889)
79,580
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $21,236 under 15K miles and fall to $13,109 over 105K miles — roughly $800 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $8,127Location
Active-listing medians are $14,886 in North Carolina (42 active listings) and $18,792 in Tennessee (42 active listings). Mileage, trim and condition differ; this is not an estimate of savings from buying in another state.
Observed spread: up to $3,906Trim
The S typically asks $15,500, while the SL asks $19,095 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $3,595About these price differences
The $14,199–$18,850 typical range isn't randomness — three factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
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Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2021 Nissan Altima. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Trim
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$16,398
$14,199
–
$18,850
1,089 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 1,089 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2021 Nissan Altima listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $16,398
2021 Nissan Altima
SR
$8,390
VIN 1N4BL4CV7MN378166
−$8,008 · vs all-listings median
2021 Nissan Altima
S
$9,995
VIN 1N4BL4BV7MN354063
−$6,403 · vs all-listings median
2021 Nissan Altima
SV
$12,992
VIN 1N4BL4DV4MN396039
−$3,406 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- S VIN 1N4BL4BV3MN313574 $11,900 −$4,498 vs median
- SR VIN 1N4BL4CV4MN336084 $13,488 −$2,910 vs median
- SR VIN 1N4BL4CV7MN333440 $12,818 −$3,580 vs median
- SR VIN 1N4BL4CV0MN379580 $13,999 −$2,399 vs median
- SR VIN 1N4BL4CV0MN415090 $15,698 −$700 vs median
- S VIN 1N4BL4BV1MN393361 $14,384 −$2,014 vs median
- SV VIN 1N4BL4DV0MN381764 $16,659 +$261 vs median
- SV VIN 1N4BL4DV7MN408037 $17,099 +$701 vs median
- S VIN 1N4BL4BV3MN306396 $16,033 −$365 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.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Nissan Altima with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 30, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Nissan Altima in this catalog, the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has the lowest median asking price ($15,999, 467 listings with photos) and the 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 the highest ($19,299, 291 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 30, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Nissan Altima
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 857 listings with photos, catalog median $16,375 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $14,199–$18,790
Photo: SR · 112,783 mi · view VIN
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$2,124 higher median
2021 Kia K5
$18,499Median asking price · 689 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,066–$20,495
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$376 lower median
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
$15,999Median asking price · 467 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,000–$17,926
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$1,124 higher median
2021 Subaru Impreza
$17,499Median asking price · 161 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,487–$19,510
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$2,924 higher median
2021 Mazda MAZDA3
$19,299Median asking price · 291 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$17,490–$21,785
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Altima All trims | see price overview above | $14,199–$18,790 | 857 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $17,190 | $14,995–$19,179 | 653 |
| 2021 Kia K5 All trims | $18,499 | $16,066–$20,495 | 689 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta All trims | $15,999 | $14,000–$17,926 | 467 |
| 2021 Subaru Impreza All trims | $17,499 | $15,487–$19,510 | 161 |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims | $19,299 | $17,490–$21,785 | 291 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 30, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 4 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2021 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 1,089
Median asking price $16,398
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.
Compare all trims at the same mileage
Compare like-for-like mileage
United States · all states · October 30, 2026
Read across a row to compare trims at a similar odometer reading. Each price is the median asking price for that group, not a valuation of your exact car.
Scroll sideways to compare all trims. Mileage stays visible on the left.
| Mileage (odometer) | All listings | SR | SV | S | SL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | $21,236 | $22,106 | $21,152 | — | — |
| 15K–30K miles | $19,998 | $20,444 | $19,998 | $19,998 | $21,853 |
| 30K–45K miles | $19,808 | $19,600 | $19,225 | $18,018 | $21,425 |
| 45K–60K miles | $18,772 | $19,083 | $18,245 | $17,309 | $20,255 |
| 60K–75K miles | $17,406 | $17,120 | $16,930 | $16,159 | $19,714 |
| 75K–90K miles | $16,000 | $16,329 | $15,972 | $14,992 | $18,882 |
| 90K–105K miles | $14,998 | $14,998 | $14,912 | $14,049 | $16,952 |
| Over 105K miles | $13,109 | $12,898 | $13,006 | $13,461 | $15,066 |
“—” means insufficient data: at least 3 listings per trim and mileage band, or 5 for all trims combined. Equipment, condition and location can still differ within a row.
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
Fair price by mileage — all versions combined
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15K miles | 14 listings | $21,236 | $20K–$22K |
| 15K–30K miles | 53 listings | $19,998 | $19K–$22K |
| 30K–45K miles | 84 listings | $19,808 | $18K–$21K |
| 45K–60K miles | 134 listings | $18,772 | $17K–$20K |
| 60K–75K miles | 208 listings | $17,406 | $16K–$19K |
| 75K–90K miles | 184 listings | $16,000 | $15K–$18K |
| 90K–105K miles | 168 listings | $14,998 | $14K–$16K |
| Over 105K miles | 237 listings | $13,109 | $12K–$15K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
2021 Nissan Altima: price by trim
United States · all states · October 30, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR | 420 listings | $16,603 | $14K–$19K | |
| SV | 326 listings | $15,756 | $14K–$17K | |
| S | 207 listings | $15,500 | $14K–$18K | |
| SL | 106 listings | $19,095 | $17K–$20K | |
| Other trims | 29 listings | $20,067 | — |
Understand the differences
2021 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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Platinum 2.5L · 4WD VIN pattern: 1N4BL4FW · year code M$19,250 Median asking price · U.S. 43 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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SR 2L VIN pattern: 1N4AL4CV · year code M$16,688 Median asking price · U.S. 42 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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SV 2.5L VIN pattern: 1N4BL4DV · year code M$15,555 Median asking price · U.S. 455 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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SL 2.5L · 4WD VIN pattern: 1N4BL4EW · year code M$19,995 Median asking price · U.S. 57 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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
2021 Nissan Altima factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
FACTORY BROCHURE
2021 Nissan Altima PDF Brochure
2021 · US · 9 pages
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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 2021 Nissan Altima is $16,499 (October 2026) — down 3.8% from $17,150 in November 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $16,499 | $14K–$19K | 1,423 |
| September 2026 | $16,499 | $14K–$19K | 1,331 |
| August 2026 | $16,906 | $14K–$19K | 1,366 |
| July 2026 | $16,995 | $15K–$19K | 1,426 |
| June 2026 | $16,998 | $15K–$19K | 1,228 |
| May 2026 | $16,998 | $15K–$19K | 1,322 |
| April 2026 | $16,995 | $15K–$19K | 1,137 |
| March 2026 | $16,990 | $15K–$19K | 1,620 |
| February 2026 | $16,744 | $15K–$19K | 1,568 |
| January 2026 | $16,612 | $15K–$19K | 1,570 |
| December 2025 | $16,950 | $15K–$19K | 1,402 |
| November 2025 | $17,150 | $15K–$19K | 1,003 |
2021 Nissan Altima prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2021 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 October 30, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 44 more state markets
Delaware
Typical asking price
$17,946
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Hawaii
Typical asking price
$17,988
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 33
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Idaho
Typical asking price
$15,594
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 25
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maine
Typical asking price
$18,966
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 23
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Montana
Typical asking price
$16,997
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Vermont
Typical asking price
$18,587
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Dakota
Typical asking price
$15,995
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Alaska
Typical asking price
$18,995
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Rhode Island
Typical asking price
$18,800
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$18,094
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Listed this year counts every 2021 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
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2020
Nissan Altima
Typical asking price
$14,388
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2021
Nissan Altima
Typical asking price
$16,398
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A newer model year
2022
Nissan Altima
Typical asking price
$17,590
Explore this year →
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.
- 2027 $32,984 Median
- 2026 $30,100 Median
- 2025 $20,368 Median
- 2024 $19,877 Median
- 2023 $20,524 Median
- 2022 $17,590 Median
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You are here 2021 $16,398 Median
- 2020 $14,388 Median
- 2019 $13,973 Median
- 2018 $10,897 Median
- 2017 $9,994 Median
- 2016 $9,262 Median
- 2015 $7,995 Median
- 2014 $7,600 Median
- 2013 $6,796 Median
- 2012 $6,031 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
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Nearby model years
2017
$9,994
2018
$10,897
2019
$13,973
2020
$14,388
2022
$17,590
2023
$20,524
2024
$19,877
2025
$20,368
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$296
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60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,660 down
Amount financed
$14,943
Total interest
$2,817
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Before you buy
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Nissan Altima prices range from $10,170 to $22,513?
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 $14,199 and $18,850 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2021 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 2021 Nissan Altima are for sale right now?
1,089 in total. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2021 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 1,089 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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