Chevrolet Camaro vs Nissan Altima: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (July 2026), the Chevrolet Camaro typically lists for $35,988 against $20,212 for the Nissan Altima (same model years — 2022–2024 — national medians from live listings). The Nissan Altima takes fuel economy (26 MPG combined vs 20 MPG); the Chevrolet Camaro leads on NCAP safety (5.0★ vs 4.9★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the 1LS/ 1LT at $27,030 vs the S at $18,999; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Chevrolet Camaro 1LS/ 1LT ($27,030) faces the Nissan Altima S ($18,999); the most common trims on the market are the 1LS/ 1LT (36.0% of Chevrolet Camaro listings) and the SV (72.0% of Nissan Altima listings); at the top of the market, the ZL1 ($78,198) faces the SL ($24,547). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Chevrolet Camaro | Nissan Altima | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| 1LS/ 1LTMost popularCheapest | $27,030 | 36.0% | SCheapest | $18,999 | 5.4% |
| 2LT/3LT | $34,999 | 13.4% | 25 SV | $19,985 | 0.7% |
| 1LZ/1SS | $42,469 | 27.8% | SVMost popular | $19,990 | 72.0% |
| 2SS | $50,832 | 13.4% | SR | $22,592 | 17.8% |
| ZL1Priciest | $78,198 | 9.3% | SLPriciest | $24,547 | 4.1% |
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Chevrolet Camaro prices · Nissan Altima prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Chevrolet Camaro typical | Nissan Altima typical | Difference | Chevrolet Camaro MPG | Nissan Altima MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,042 | $20,212 | Chevrolet Camaro +$21,830 | 16–22 MPG | 29–31 MPG |
| 2023 | $35,988 | $21,500 | Chevrolet Camaro +$14,488 | 16–25 MPG | 29–31 MPG |
| 2022 | $38,792 | $18,500 | Chevrolet Camaro +$20,292 | 16–25 MPG | 29–32 MPG |
| 2021 | $32,814 | $16,995 | Chevrolet Camaro +$15,819 | 16–25 MPG | 29–32 MPG |
| 2020 | $24,191 | $14,995 | Chevrolet Camaro +$9,196 | 16–25 MPG | 29–32 MPG |
| 2019 | $24,234 | $14,289 | Chevrolet Camaro +$9,945 | 16–25 MPG | 29–32 MPG |
| 2018 | $28,590 | $10,691 | Chevrolet Camaro +$17,899 | 15–25 MPG | 26–31 MPG |
| 2017 | $21,999 | $9,925 | Chevrolet Camaro +$12,074 | 15–25 MPG | 26–31 MPG |
| 2016 | $22,970 | $9,600 | Chevrolet Camaro +$13,370 | 19–25 MPG | 26–31 MPG |
| 2015 | $15,570 | $8,370 | Chevrolet Camaro +$7,200 | 14–22 MPG | 26–31 MPG |
| 2014 | $13,997 | $7,995 | Chevrolet Camaro +$6,002 | 14–22 MPG | 25–31 MPG |
| 2013 | $14,123 | $6,999 | Chevrolet Camaro +$7,124 | 14–22 MPG | 25–31 MPG |
| 2012 | $14,568 | $5,999 | Chevrolet Camaro +$8,569 | 14–22 MPG | 21–26 MPG |
| 2011 | $15,420 | $5,995 | Chevrolet Camaro +$9,425 | 19–22 MPG | 21–33 MPG |
| 2010 | $17,995 | $5,961 | Chevrolet Camaro +$12,034 | 19–22 MPG | 21–34 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (July 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Chevrolet Camaro or Nissan Altima?
Comparing the same model years (2022–2024), the Nissan Altima is cheaper: it typically lists for $20,212 versus $35,988 for the Chevrolet Camaro (national medians, July 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — Chevrolet Camaro or Nissan Altima?
The Nissan Altima: its typical rated version returns 26 MPG combined versus 20 MPG for the Chevrolet Camaro (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
Which is safer — Chevrolet Camaro or Nissan Altima?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Chevrolet Camaro averages 5.0 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.9 for the Nissan Altima. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Chevrolet Camaro or Nissan Altima?
NHTSA lists an average of 3.1 recalls per model year for the Chevrolet Camaro and 3.7 for the Nissan Altima — an edge for the Chevrolet Camaro. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Chevrolet Camaro 1LS/ 1LT typically lists for $27,030 vs $18,999 for a Nissan Altima S; the most common trims on the market are the 1LS/ 1LT ($27,030, 36.0% of Chevrolet Camaro listings) and the SV ($19,990, 72.0% of Nissan Altima listings); at the top of the market, the ZL1 ($78,198) faces the SL ($24,547). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
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