Used 2013 Nissan Altima SL for sale 

Like other Japanese cars, the Nissan Altima also comes with a wide variety of trims that can cater to the diverse needs of the buyer demographic. With each higher trim, major differences can be seen in wheels used, infotainment features, and other comfort features.

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We would recommend you to go with the 2.5 SV trim of the Altima as it gets the better infotainment system, along with the upgraded sound system. It also happens to spot bigger alloys and other creature comforts and driver aids.

The 2013 Nissan Altima comes with two engine options. One is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 182 hp of power and 180 pound-feet of torque, this is the base engine and gets used in the 2.5, 2.5S, and 2.5 SV.

While the second engine is a 3.5-liter V6 churning out 270 hp of power and 251 lb-ft of torque. The Nissan Altima is fun to drive, both the engines are capable little mills despite the power difference.

Among these cars, the most powerful car is the Kia Optima with an engine output of 200hp and a torque figure of 186lb-ft. The Altima follows closely with 182hp and 180lb-ft. Despite the difference in these figures it closely keeps up with the KIA in 0-60 run and quarter miles run.

This Japanese car manages to hold its ground in terms of mileage too, despite having commendable performance. The Altima returns a mileage of 27mpg in the city and 38mpg on the highway. When combining its great fuel efficiency and 18gallon fuel tank, it will have a better range than the competition.

The best in class mileage is given by the Nissan itself, it has great performance and still offers the best mileage. The Kia is comparatively less fuel-efficient, but it is not bad. Also with its bigger tank, it can keep up with the range of the Altima as well.

With a completely redesigned interior, the 2013 Nissan Altima offers a great interior. The dashboard and the console observe the use of some seriously higher quality materials. This level of quality in fit and finish can be seen across all the trims. The interior space is not one of its strong suits and that is profound in the rear seats.

All these cars are capable of seating 5 people and offer almost similar dimensions in the interior. Both the Kia and Nissan Altima have better interior features when compared to the Corolla. The cargo space in Kia and Nissan is also close to each other. 

The interior features on offer are:

•  Keyless Start
• Front Reading Lamps
• Rear Reading Lamps
• Adjustable Steering Wheel
• Steering Wheel Controls
• Remote Trunk Release

2013 Nissan Altima’s infotainment unit?

The Altima doesn’t get an infotainment system in its base models, but the available system is great and ensures ease of use. The 7-inch touch-screen system on offer is easier to use and comes with multiple connectivity options. 

Some of the infotainment features are:

•  7-inch touch-screen
•  upgraded sound system
•  iPod/USB audio interface
• satellite radio
• Pandora radio
• voice controls
• real-time traffic and weather

The Nissan Altima looks great, the completely new design makes it look fresh. The chrome details and the alloys add to the overall aesthetics generously. Most of the aesthetic elements on the exterior also have a functional side too. It compares pretty well against its rivals too. 

All these cars have very similar dimensions in the exterior. The significant difference can be seen in the curb weight of the Toyota Corolla with its 2734lbs. The ground clearance is also good for all the cars, with all of them having greater than 5 inches of clearance. Some of the exterior features are:

• Rear Defrost
• Compact Spare Tire
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Steel Wheels
• Wheel Covers

The 2013 Nissan Altima enters the market as a strong contender in terms of safety. It comes with all the standard safety features and manages to score well in safety tests as well. It managed to earn the 2013 Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS and a five out of five overall crash safety rating from the NHTSA. Some of its safety features are:

• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Child Safety Locks
• Traction Control
• Emergency Trunk Release
• Blind-spot monitoring(optional)
• cross-traffic alert (optional)
• lane-departure warning system(optional)

If you are looking for a good sedan that is capable of offering good comfort, fun to drive dynamics, and enough luxury to ensure good times then the Altima is the car for you. It has good MPG figures and great safety ratings, making it a viable long-term purchase.