2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Automatic
The 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Automatic is a 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 sedan with a 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual mode and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,400 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 250 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 249 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Altima measures 191.5 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,296 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,400 ($44,172 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L V6 (VQ35DE), gas, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Injection Type | SMPI (Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual mode |
| 1st Gear | 4.66 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.03 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.98 |
| 4th Gear | 1.34 |
| 5th Gear | 1.02 |
| Reverse | 5.14 |
| Final Drive | 2.27 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut w/coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link w/coil springs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Tires Front | P215/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.5 in |
| Width | 70.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 61.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,296 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars