2020 Nissan Altima vs. Its Competition

2020 Nissan Altima
Aaron Cole Aaron Cole Managing Editor

The Honda Accord leads the pack, and frankly, doesn’t feel like it’s playing the same sport.

It’s nicer than it needs to be and is a must-try for any buyer.

The Camry is good, but its hybrid powertrain is the star.

It’s efficient and quiet.

The Malibu still offers good space for adults with a domestic badge affixed.

The Legacy is new this year and rides atop a more competent chassis.

The Sonata has daring looks, but we haven’t yet driven it.

We’ll report back once we do.

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Quick Specs
6.7
The 2020 Nissan Altima is a handsome sedan with a great-looking price.
5.8
The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu is a handsome mid-size sedan that’s overshadowed by competitors in terms of standard features.
7.0
The 2020 Honda Accord is one of the best sedans available, a must-drive for any shopper.
7.3
The Hyundai Sonata finds its magic again for 2020, with a distinctive luxury-car vibe plus some features you won’t find in rival sedans.
7.0
The 2020 Subaru Legacy sedan is a stellar value with impressive tech.
7.0
The 2020 Toyota Camry has more personality than ever thanks to a new TRD version.
MSRP From     
$24,300$22,140$24,270$23,600$22,745$24,425
Gas Mileage     
25 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 43 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 47 MPG Hwy27 MPG City / 54 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 53 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Turbocharged Gas I4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded H-4Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Midsize CarsMidsize CarsLarge CarsLarge CarsLarge CarsMidsize Cars
Style Name     
2.5 S Sedan4-Door Sedan LLX 1.5T CVTSE 2.5LCVTL Automatic (SE)
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/A4N/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
SedanSedanSedanSedanSedanSedan
Transmission     
CVT w/ODAutomaticCVT w/ODAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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