2003 Nissan Altima pricing starts at $2,875 for the Altima 2.5 Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $17,689 when new. The range-topping 2003 Altima 3.5 SE Sedan 4D starts at $3,163 today, originally priced from $23,689.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
2.5 Sedan 4D	$17,689	$2,875
2.5 S Sedan 4D	$19,539	$2,902
2.5 SL Sedan 4D	$23,539	$2,984
3.5 SE Sedan 4D	$23,689	$3,163

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2003 Nissan Altima models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Altima Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Nissan Altima (2002-2006) a 4.3 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 87% recommend it. These figures are based on 1337 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2003 Nissan Altima

"My first "adult" car and a GREAT choice!"

"I bought this car with 5 miles on it at 21, one year out of undergrad wanting something reliable as I'd had a few beaters fail on me. Three words: Best Purchase EVER!!! I am so glad I bought this car and not another mid-size car that I was considering at the same time (Mazda 6). It was HUGE (I moved across country in this car alone--ok, to be fair, I mailed most of my stuff, but still!!). I moved from apartment to apartment to my home in this car. It got me through 8 great years that included cross-country moves, grad school and marriage. I never had any real issues with it. Other than regular maintenance, all I ever had to do was charge the A/C (I live in AZ) and replace the tires. I kept it garaged so I suppose that's how the exterior held up so well, but all in all, it was a fabulous car. I live in a small city with few highways and LOTS of slow drivers so I was truly through with the manual transmission, but otherwise, I'd always intended to drive this car to 10 years (or at least 100K miles!), mainly because I did overpay--who doesn't on their first car?-- I just couldn't do the stick anymore. I don't miss it because I love my new TL too. I considered a new Altima, but I just can't with the CVTs. I just want to say if you're in the market for a reliable start and go car that will run well and quietly, drive comfortably for 2 or 5 and hold 4 patio chaise lounges in the trunk (granted, they stuck out--just not more than 2' which would've required a flag), this is the car for you! Of course, make sure you get one with an owner who actually did some maintenance, otherwise it's really not the car's fault...."

"I WOULD ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND THIS CAR!"

"I've owned this car for 6 years, after buying it in 2005 at two years old. I never had a major problem with it, only had to maintain it. Drove it in the mountains, across country, and in town. I am only getting rid of it now because I'm leaving the country for two years, and when I return, I plan on buying a Nissan truck."

"Love my car"

"My Altima is a joy to drive. The stereo is awesome. Love the rack and pinion steering. All electrical components work great. It has a great engine.... very quick on takeoff, accelerates through the gears great. I don't know how fast it will go, but I got it to 100 on the open interstate, and it still had 2 gears to change!!! I imagine it will really fly, but I don't ever need to go that fast."

Overall 2003 Nissan Altima Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2003 Nissan Altima is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2003 Nissan Altima quality a 4.4 out of 5.

2003 Nissan Altima Reliability

The 2003 Nissan Altima receives an average consumer rating of 4.3 overall and a 4.5 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2003 Altima Features

According to drivers of the 2003 Altima, here are some of its best features:

Price, fun to drive, roomy, comfortable interior
Great price, DEPENDABLE, low maintenance costs
Drives great, comfort, handling, very quick and sp
HID head lights
Comfort, Passing Power, Mileage

2003 Nissan Altima MPG by Trim

2003 Altima 2.5 Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 27 MPG

2003 Altima 2.5 S Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 27 MPG

2003 Altima 2.5 SL Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 27 MPG

2003 Altima 3.5 SE Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

2003 Altima Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2003 Nissan Altima front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.

2003 Nissan Altima Safety Features

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

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2003 Nissan Altima Styles

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2003 Nissan Altima Depreciation

A 2003 Nissan Altima has depreciated $389 or 15% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $2,150 and trade-in value of $808.

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2003 Nissan Altima Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	+ $105	$2,539	$1,379
2023	$330	$2,209	$881
2024	$18	$2,191	$854
Now	$41	$2,150	$808

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2003 Nissan Altima Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	3049 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	103.2 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	20.0 gallons
	Front Head Room	40.8 inches
	Front Leg Room	43.9 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	5
	Overall Length	191.5 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	56.7 inches
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	15.6 cu.ft.
	Wheel Base	110.2 inches
	Width with mirrors	70.4 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	4 doors
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	20 mpg
	Highway	27 mpg
	Combined	23 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	FWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic

Performance

	Horsepower	175 @ 6000 RPM
	Torque	180 @ 4000 rpm
	Engine	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	5 years / 60000 miles
	Corrosion	5 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
Premium Radio
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Hands Free Phone
Navigation System

2003 Nissan Altima Safety

2003 Nissan Altima Safety Technology

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

4.0

Passenger Front

4.0

Front Side

3.0

Rear Side

4.0

Rollover Rating

4.0

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 2003 Nissan Altima	Used 2005 Hyundai Accent	Used 2005 Chevrolet Classic	Used 2004 Dodge Intrepid
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Price	$2,875	$2,471	$2,582	$2,415
Consumer Rating	4.3	4.1	3.7	3.9
Fuel Economy	City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG	City 23/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG	City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG	City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	6
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	5 years or 60000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	175 @ 6000 RPM	104 @ 5800 RPM	140 @ 5600 RPM	200 @ 5800 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	V6, 2.7 Liter
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD

2003 Nissan Altima Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	2003 Cadillac Seville	300
#2	2005 Cadillac DeVille	275
#3	2003 Nissan Maxima	255
#4	2003 Chrysler 300M	250
#17	2003 Nissan Altima	175

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FAQs

Is 2003 a good year for a Nissan Altima?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.3 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2003 Altima is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Nissan Altima 2003 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.3 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2003 Altima is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2003 Nissan Altima?

The 2003 Nissan Altima gets 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

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