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The Nissan Altima Hybrid vs.
The Nissan Altima




Is the Nissan Altima hybrid a better buy compared to a conventional Altima sedan? The Altima starts as low as $20,080 but for our comparison we pitted the mid-level 2.5S with SL package against the hybrid as they have similar equipment.

MakeNissanNissan
ModelAltima HybridAltima
Starting Price$25,070Altima 2.5S w/SL pkg: $24,430
Technical Specifications
Engine Size2.5L Inline 4-cylinder2.5L Inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower198hp175hp
Torque162 lb-ft (gas), 199 lb-ft (electric)180 lb-ft
Transmissione-CVTCVT
Fuel Economy35 mpg city
33 mpg highway		23 mpg city
31 mpg highway
Fuel Costs Per Year*$1230 $1611
Performance
0-60mph8.5 sec (Motor Trend est.) 7.5 (MSN Autos)

*Annual fuel costs are based on 15,000 miles per year (55% city, 45% highway) wth gas priced at $2.79 a gallon.


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