Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.
| Accord | Altima | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda | Nissan |
| Starting price | $28,395 | $27,580 |
| Monthly payment | $330 | $321 |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 45.9 mpg | 29.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 183 g/mi–283 g/mi | 298 g/mi–315 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
Common-issue data is not available yet.
The 2019-2021 Altima equipped with the Jatco CVT-8 transmission frequently suffers from judder, slipping, hesitation, and intermittent loss of propulsion. Owners report shuddering on acceleration from a stop, surging during light throttle, and in severe cases the car fails to move after parking. Independent-shop CVT replacement typically costs between $3,000 and $5,500, while dealer prices often exceed $5,500; fluid reflashes do not cure the mechanical issue.
Nissan recalled certain 2019-2020 Altimas (both 2.5L and 2.0 VC-Turbo) under NHTSA recall 20V-353 because the low-pressure fuel pump can fail, causing sputtering, sudden engine stall, and difficulty restarting. The repair is free at participating dealers under the recall. If the same part fails outside the recall campaign, typical non-warranty replacement costs approximately $200 to $500 for parts and labor.
Honda Accord and Nissan Altima suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
Accord starts at $28,395; Altima starts at $27,580. The difference is $815, making Altima about 3% cheaper before financing.
Estimated monthly payment: Accord — $330; Altima — $321. The difference is $9 per month, with Altima lower.
The models use different powertrains: Accord — Hybrid; Altima — Gasoline. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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