Explore Nissan Altima Trim Levels at Lithia Nissan of Ames

Compare Nissan Altima Trim Levels at Lithia Nissan of Ames

The Nissan Altima is an attractive and accommodating midsize sedan with comfortable seats, ample passenger space, and bold yet refined styling. It's easy to drive thanks to its balanced handling and smooth ride. It's also nicely equipped, offering  numerous amenities and tech features across five primary trim levels and a few value-adding packages. To help you determine the ideal configuration for your Des Moines-area drives, here's a quick look at a few of the highlights from each tier.

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Altima S

The Nissan Altima's base trim is ideal for Boone drivers seeking a stylish and spacious sedan with intuitive infotainment and advanced safety features for an accessible value proposition. Standard equipment for the Nissan Altima S includes:

  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (188 horsepower, 180 pound-feet of torque)
  • LED headlights with automatic high beams
  • Nissan Intelligent Key® (proximity entry) and remote start
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seat
  • Siri® Eyes Free/Google Assistant integration
  • 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Detection
  • Blind Spot Warning with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Rear Automatic Braking
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Rear Sonar System
  • Intelligent Driver Alertness

Altima SV

Stepping up one level adds 17-inch alloy wheels, an 8-way power driver's seat, and dual rear USB ports. It also opens the door to the available all-wheel-drive system and the feature-filled SV Premium package.

Available SV Premium Package

With the optional Premium Package, you can significantly upgrade your Ankeny drives with several comfort, convenience, and tech enhancements, including a larger touchscreen, cable-free smartphone integration, and a semi-autonomous hands-on driving system.

  • Power moonroof
  • Heated front seats
  • Driver power lumbar support
  • Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
  • Wireless charging pad
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Stop-Go
  • ProPILOT Assist
  • Intelligent Lane Intervention
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Altima SV Special Edition

The new Special Edition trim bundles many desirable amenities into a standalone tier. It includes most SV Premium equipment (minus ProPilot Assist), plus features like:

    Unique design details
  • Black-painted alloy wheels
  • Nissan Door to Door Navigation
  • Virtual Personal Assistant
  • Real-time Traffic and Weather Display

Altima SR

For Marshalltown shoppers who prefer a sportier sedan aesthetic, the SR trim adds unique exterior and interior design details, plus a few handling enhancements. It builds on the standard SV trim with features like:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Sport-tuned suspension (front-wheel drive only)
  • Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
  • Sport cloth upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Intelligent Trace Control
  • Available Intelligent AWD
  • Available SR Premium Package: Similar to SV's Premium Package but excludes ProPILOT Assist.
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Altima SL

The top-tier Nissan Altima SL adds a bit of luxury to your Des Moines drives with exclusive attributes like upgraded cabin materials and premium tech features. It includes SV Premium Package equipment and adds amenities like:

  • Available All-Wheel Drive
  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather upholstery
  • Intelligent Lane Intervention
  • Intelligent Around View® Monitor
  • Intelligent Cruise Control w/ Full Speed Range, Hold, and traffic stop-go
  • 9-speaker Bose® premium audio system

Test-Drive a New Nissan Altima in Ames

Reach out to Lithia Nissan of Ames for more information about the latest Nissan models, including feature options, financing and leasing offers, and reservation opportunities. Would you like to check out the Nissan Altima's accommodations, amenities, and drivability for yourself? We encourage you to schedule a test drive or stop by our Ames dealership at your convenience. It will be our pleasure to assist you.