The Nissan Altima 2.5 sedan ($19,900) comes with cloth upholstery, air conditioning with cabin air filter, power mirrors, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, and keyless pushbutton start system. It comes standard with the CVT.

The Altima 2.5 S sedan ($21,040) comes standard with the manual transmission. It adds a six-speaker stereo with single CD and offers a greatly expanded option list.

The Nissan Altima 3.5 SE sedan ($25,180) comes with the manual transmission and the V6. The SE adds 17-inch alloy wheels, power-adjustable driver's seat, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, a combination of wood and metallic interior trim, automatic High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, fog lights and rear spoiler.

The Altima 3.5 SL sedan ($29,380) comes with leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a nine-speaker Bose audio system with six-CD changer, XM Satellite Radio and Bluetooth hands-free phone system, and a power glass sunroof. The SL comes with the CVT.

The Altima Coupe 2.5 S ($21,750) gets the four-cylinder engine, while the Coupe 3.5 SE ($26,390) has the V6. Standard equipment on both roughly matches sedan models.

The Nissan Altima Hybrid ($26,650) is available only as a sedan and only with the CVT. It comes with cloth upholstery and mid-grade features.

Options include a Convenience Package with eight-way power driver seat, automatic headlights, leather-wrapped steering wheel with spoke-mounted audio controls, a wood trim interior finish, trunk cargo net and alloy wheels. A Premium or Connection Package adds leather-trimmed seats, door panels and shift knob, heated front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, the Bose audio system, and the glass sunroof with shade. The Technology Package ($2,000) adds a navigation system, XM traffic information (with a three-month trial subscription), and rearview backup camera. Stand alone options include a sunroof ($850), fog lights ($310), and interior floor and trunk mats ($175).

Safety features on all models include the mandatory dual-stage front-impact airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and front and rear curtain-style airbags for head protection. The advanced anti-lock brake system includes electronic brake-force distribution (EBD). Optional safety features include Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). The Altima has earned the full five stars in National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) front- and side-impact crash tests.