Our Review: 2003 Altima from Nissan
The Nissan Altima for 2003
Made in UNITED STATES for Nissan, the Altima for 2003 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $16,749 USD with a invoice price of $16,365 USD.
Altima Dimensions
In 2003 the Altima has an overall length of 191.50 inches and a width of 70.40 inches. It sits a total of 57.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 4.10 inches. Front headroom is 40.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Altima a turning radius of 37.40 inches. It uses 205/65R16 tires with a wheelbase of 110.20 inches.
Drivetrain
The Altima comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3049 lbs. The Non-ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V engine in the 2003 Altima is rated at 23 miles/gallon city and 29 miles/gallon highway out of a 20.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Altima retails for $16,749 USD with a invoice price of $16,365 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. Leading optional equipment includes AM/FM Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player, CD Changer, Cargo Net.
Exterior color choices include Crystal Blue Metallic, Sheer Silver Metallic, Super Black with interior choices of Frost Cloth Interior. The Altima seats 5 people with 43.90 inches front leg room.
Nissan Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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