The Nissan Altima has been an especially popular choice for buyers over the last couple of model years. The Altima ranks third in the class of midsize cars, in terms of its sales. It outsold the U.S. Big Three automakers, GM, Ford, and Chrysler.

One of the reasons the Altima has done so well has to do with the options and the packages that are available on the vehicle.

Let's take a look, first, at the stand-alone 2008 Nissan Altima options. On the 3.5SE coupe and the 3.5 sedan, you can add a stability-control system with traction control. To the 2.5S coupe and the hybrid, you can add a sunroof. You can add fog lights to the 2.5S coupe and sedan. To the 2.5 and the 3.5SL sedans, you can add a rear spoiler. The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) can be added to any of the models it doesn’t already ship with; that is, anything but the 3.5SL and the hybrid, as the CVT is standard with those models.

There are also several packages for the Nissan Altima in 2008. The Convenience package includes audio controls on the steering wheel, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, auto on and off headlights, and an eight-way power driver’s seat. This one is available for the hybrid and both versions of the 2.5S. For the 2.5S, you can so up to the Convenience Plus package on the 2.5S, adding 16-inch aluminum wheels and a power sunroof. The Connection package starts out with the Convenience package, but it adds XM Radio, an upgraded stereo and Bluetooth. You can get this package on the hybrid and the 2.5S CVT. Finally, there's a premium package with dual-zone automatic climate controls, a Bose stereo, XM satellite radio, leather seats and Bluetooth all available for the 2.5SE sedand and coupe, and for the 2.5s coupe.

Why not come see us at your local Nissan dealer today. We'll show you just what it is about the 2008 Altima that makes it one of the best selling midsized vehicles in the country.