2021 Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord & Toyota Camry

Shopping for a new mid-size sedan near Slidell, LA? Then you're likely eyeing the 2021 Nissan Altima, a bold and sporty take on the mid-size car segment. This latest edition of the popular Altima boasts an impressive standard features list along with highly advanced available technologies that make it a clear standout in its class.

Even with the introduction of the striking new Altima sedan, you may be considering other new cars for sale around the Covington, LA, area. Two of the Altima's chief rivals remain the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. For 2021, this battle continues, but how do these other popular sedans stack up against the stellar 2021 Altima?

The team at Eddie Tourelle's Northpark Nissan has compiled a detailed comparison review for car shoppers to consider when looking into the 2021 Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord sedans. While we may have a favorite, we want to provide drivers with the information needed to make the right choice for their lifestyle, preferences and budget.

We invite you to view our mid-size sedan comparison below, then contact our sales team if you'd like further assistance with your new car search.

Starting Price & Standard Features

The 2021 Nissan Altima is the most affordable sedan of this bunch, based on starting MSRP. The new Altima comes in at hundreds of dollars less than its rivals, even while offering a great list of standard amenities. Of course, each of these models is offered in many trim levels, and each offers multiple powertrain configurations, too. But if you're looking for a competitively priced new car for sale, it makes sense to start your search with the new Altima!

So, what do you get for the Altima's low starting price? Premium features like a Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, Remote Engine Start System, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection and a large touchscreen display are all included as standard equipment. You can look for a similar package of amenities as standard on the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, but you won't find it!

Nissan's innovative Rear Door Alert is a forward-thinking feature that's also standard on the 2021 Altima -- and doesn't have an equal within the standard Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. With this technology, the driver is alerted whenever one of the rear doors is ajar, which adds safety and security while driving kids, family or friends around in your new Altima.

Performance & Efficiency

When it comes to fuel economy, agility and overall performance, the 2021 Altima outshines its rivals from Honda and Toyota. The Altima's standard 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and Xtronic CVT help this sedan return up to an EPA-estimated 39 MPG on the highway, something that the Honda Accord can't quite match. The Nissan model also boasts a significantly larger fuel tank than the Accord and Toyota Camry, which will certainly be appreciated on long drives and road trips.

If you're looking for a mid-size car that's sporty and easy to maneuver, you'll love that the 2021 Nissan Altima boasts an athletic persona and driving experience and the tightest turning diameter among this group of sedans. Driving in city traffic or finding an empty parking space is easier when you have a car like the new Altima that can turn on a dime!

While all of these sedans offer two engine choices, only the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry provide available all-wheel drive (AWD) in place of standard front-wheel drive (FWD). Honda's Accord lacks an AWD option, which could mean it won't provide as much on-road traction and confidence as sedans like an AWD Altima!

Convenience, Safety & Driver-Assist Tech

Nissan has built a reputation for providing the very latest driver aids and safety technologies at an affordable price, and the 2021 Altima is proof of this. The Nissan Intelligent Mobility philosophy includes such features as a full suite of comprehensive driver-assist systems, called Safety Shield 360. This safety tech package is included with every new Altima sedan.

With safety systems like Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, you can be confident wherever you drive your new Altima sedan. In addition to the six standard Safety Shield 360 features on every 2021 Altima, this car offers available tech like Nissan's exclusive ProPILOT Assist package that helps provide a stress-free commute, plus an Intelligent Around View Monitor with 360 degrees of vision.

If you're looking for similarly generous safety technologies on the 2021 Toyota Camry or 2021 Honda Accord, you won't find them on the base models. In fact, many of the driver aids and convenience tech found within the 2021 Altima lineup are not offered on Honda or Toyota sedans.

Tour & Test Drive a New Altima in Covington, LA

Car buyers from the Covington, LA, area can count on Eddie Tourelle's Northpark Nissan for a stellar selection of new Nissan Altima sedans for sale. If you'd like to get into a new car that boasts ample front legroom, a fuel-efficient powertrain and some of the top tech around, the next-generation 2021 Altima is here for you.

We encourage sedan shoppers to conduct further research into how the 2021 Nissan Altima, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry compare. That way, drivers can determine if the Altima truly is the can't-miss car in the mid-size sedan class!

Our full-service new and pre-owned auto dealership near Slidell, LA, is pleased to present competitive lease specials and finance offers for local motorists to consider. Shop our new Nissan inventory, apply for financing and plan your visit to trade in and trade up to a sporty 2021 Altima or another fine Nissan automobile.

_{*All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, tax, title, license, and options. Dealer sets actual price.}