The 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL (MSRP $28,380) is a robust and comfortable sedan equipped with advanced technology and innumerable features. The 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL is motivated by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that pushes 270-horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a responsive xtronic continuously variable transmission with manual mode. Front-wheel drive is standard. Estimated fuel economy of the Nissan Altima 3.5 SL is 19/26 (city/highway) mpg.

Standard convenience features on the 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL include 16-inch aluminium-alloy wheels, all-season tires, automatic on/off headlights, fog lights, high intensity discharge xenon headlights, dual exhaust outlets, power sliding glass moonroof with tilt, heated outside mirrors with timer, intelligent key with push button ignition, Bluetooth connectivity, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control, power windows with one-touch driver-side auto-up/down with auto-reverse, remote keyless entry, power door locks, 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks, UV-reducing solar glass, cruise control, leather-appointed seats and height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts. Buyers can choose Technology Package that includes Navigation System with DVD atlas, 6.5-inch touch-screen monitor and voice recognition and XM NavTraffic. Splash guards are optional features on the 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL version. The various color options in the 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL are - Radiant Silver, Metallic Jade, Majestic Blue, Precision Grey, Pebble Beach, Winter Frost, Sonoma Sunset, Dark Slate and Super Black.

The 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL contains hi-tech safety devices that include traction control system, three-point emergency locking retractor seatbelts, child safety rear door locks, front-seat active head restraints, four-wheel anti-lock brake system with electronic brake force distribution, advanced airbag system with dual stage front airbags with seatbelt sensor and occupant classification sensor, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection and tire pressure monitoring system. Vehicle Dynamic Control is an optional safety feature.

Nissan's 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage is available on this model. (For complete information, contact Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty.) For additional protection, buyers can add Security Plus, the only extended service agreement approved by the manufacturer.