This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $4,950 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$88

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $495 down

Amount financed

$4,455

Total interest

$825

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1N4AL21E69C127452

Trim

Engine

2.5L · V4

Horsepower

170

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2009

Made by

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Window sticker

See the factory options and original MSRP

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,790 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2009 Nissan Altima likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,950

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $22,750

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2009 Nissan Altima has 4 recall campaigns as of July 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.

4 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

WHEELS

NISSAN IS RECALLING 3,403 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH ALLOY WHEELS. SOME THESE WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION.

NHTSA campaign 08V464000
STRUCTURE

NISSAN IS RECALLING 225 MY 2009 ALTIMA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

NHTSA campaign 09V006000
EQUIPMENT

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

NHTSA campaign 10V401000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2009 Nissan Altima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2009 Nissan Altima over the last 6 months — the market firmed $6 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$4,989
April 2026	$5,498
May 2026	$4,990
June 2026	$4,995
July 2026	$5,050
August 2026	$4,995

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2009 Nissan Altima S (this car)	$4,950	86	—
2011 Toyota Camry	$4,950	9	+$0
2010 Lexus IS	$6,249	8	+$1,299
2008 Lexus LS	$10,975	7	+$6,025
2011 Honda Civic	$4,225	6	−$725
2009 Cadillac CTS	$6,410	6	+$1,460

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2007–2012

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2012	285	$5,700	100%	131,270 mi
2011	126	$5,468	96%	136,645 mi
2010	129	$4,999	88%	142,096 mi
2009	107	$4,995	88%	146,771 mi
2008	92	$4,572	80%	157,422 mi
2007	49	$4,500	79%	149,619 mi