Is the Nissan Altima Discontinued?
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No — still in production
Is the Nissan Altima being discontinued?
No. The Nissan Altima is not discontinued. Nissan released the 2027 Altima on October 14, 2026, in SV FWD, SR FWD and SR AWD grades priced from $27,790 to $30,690 before destination. Nissan has not said anything about model years after 2027.
Updated November 2026 · Sources: Nissan USA Newsroom: 2027 Altima press kit · TFLcar (relaying Nissan's statement) · Cars.com
“The Nissan Altima remains an important part of our lineup”
Altima status at a glance
| Status | No — still in production |
|---|---|
| Newest announced model year | 2027 |
| Sources | Nissan USA Newsroom: 2027 Altima press kit (Oct 14, 2026)TFLcar (relaying Nissan's statement) (Jul 15, 2026)Cars.com (Oct 15, 2026) |
What it means if you're buying a Altima
- Used supply. CarWhere counted 37,818 used and certified Altima listings at US dealers as of Nov 7, 2026, at a median asking price of $19,167 and median 49,707 miles. Used Altima prices by year and trim · See used Altimas for sale
- Depreciation. A 2025 Altima lists at a median $19,733 (37.4% below the median asking price of a new 2026, $31,534), and a 2018 at $10,531 (66.6% below). Median asking prices by model year, Oct 25, 2026. Full Altima depreciation curve
- Model years. Some Altima years draw far more owner complaints and recalls than others. Altima years to avoid (and the best years)
- No discontinuation to plan around. With the Altima still in Nissan's lineup, the usual new-vs-used questions apply: compare the asking price with current used prices and check open recalls with a recall lookup.
- Background. Nissan history and model timeline
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan Altima being discontinued?
No. The Nissan Altima is not discontinued. Nissan released the 2027 Altima on October 14, 2026, in SV FWD, SR FWD and SR AWD grades priced from $27,790 to $30,690 before destination. Nissan has not said anything about model years after 2027.
Why do people think the Altima is discontinued?
In July 2026, comments from a Nissan product executive in a trade-press interview were widely reported as the Altima ending. Nissan then said the Altima "remains an important part of our lineup" and that a 2027 model year was coming, and it released the 2027 car in October. As of Nov 12, 2026, Nissan has not announced an end to the Altima, and its newest release covers the 2027 model year. We re-check this page against Nissan's newsroom and update it if that changes.
How many used Altimas are for sale?
CarWhere counted 37,818 used and certified Altima listings at US dealers as of Nov 7, 2026, at a median asking price of $19,167. Check the years-to-avoid page before you pick a model year.
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How we source this
- Status comes from Nissan's own release or statement where one was published; otherwise from a reputable outlet quoting Nissan directly. We don't report a discontinuation that the automaker hasn't confirmed, and we don't guess at reasons: if none was given, we say "Not stated."
- Checked against the linked sources on Nov 12, 2026. Plans change; we re-check quarterly and when an automaker announces a change.
- Used counts and medians are CarWhere's snapshot of active used and certified listings at US dealers (Nov 7, 2026), from licensed vehicle-data providers. They are asking prices, not transaction prices.