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All trims
$6,550Median asking price · 195 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,495–$7,995
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2012 Nissan Altima
VIN
1N4AL2APXPC182964
Typical market price
$5,995
276 comparable listings
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Market price range
Based on 276 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 24, 2026Below market
$3,635
Typical price
$5,995
Above market
$8,995
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1N4AL2APXPC182964Engine
2.5L · V4
Horsepower
170
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
26
MPG
City
23
MPG
Highway
32
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 2012 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 yearThe 2012 Nissan Altima has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.
Rollover
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD
4 recall campaigns on this model year
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AIR BAGSNISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALTIMA AND VERSA VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 12V055000
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AIR BAGSNISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 21, 2011 AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM…NHTSA campaign 11V408000
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STEERINGNissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012.NHTSA campaign 12V494000
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 2012 Nissan Altima from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Nissan Altima over the last 6 months — the market held steady .
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $5,995 |
| May 2026 | $5,995 |
| June 2026 | $5,995 |
| July 2026 | $5,895 |
| August 2026 | $5,995 |
| September 2026 | $5,995 |
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As of September 24, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Nissan Altima in this catalog, the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has the lowest median asking price ($6,550, 195 listings with photos) and the 2012 Subaru Impreza the highest ($8,083, 256 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Nissan Altima
All trims · United States
$5,999Comparison catalog median · 311 listings with photos in the comparison sample
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Middle 50%: $4,899–$7,863
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$6,995Median asking price · 98 qualifying listings
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$2,084 higher median
2012 Subaru Impreza
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$8,083Median asking price · 256 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Altima All trims | $5,999 | $4,899–$7,863 | 311 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta All trims | $6,550 | $5,495–$7,995 | 195 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata All trims | $6,990 | $5,495–$8,495 | 260 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 All trims | $7,094 | $5,890–$8,994 | 263 |
| 2012 Subaru Legacy All trims | $6,995 | $5,944–$8,846 | 98 |
| 2012 Subaru Impreza All trims | $8,083 | $6,495–$9,995 | 256 |
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: September 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2007–2012What 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 | 467 | $5,995 | 100% | 131,608 mi |
| 2011 | 190 | $5,960 | 99% | 136,108 mi |
| 2010 | 227 | $5,775 | 96% | 135,260 mi |
| 2009 | 163 | $5,000 | 83% | 134,048 mi |
| 2008 | 144 | $5,191 | 87% | 145,689 mi |
| 2007 | 69 | $4,450 | 74% | 152,847 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
