Nissan Altima headlight assembly price snapshot
- Low
- $85
- Average
- $519
- High
- $2,800
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Altima headlight assembly?
Asking prices from 763 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Nissan Altima headlight assembly
What the headlight assembly does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used headlight assembly price guide →
Also known asHeadlamp AssemblyHeadlampHead Light
Price summary
A used Nissan Altima headlight assembly costs $85 to $2,800, with a median asking price of $500. Based on 2,721 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Nissan Altima headlight assembly is listed
We found priced Nissan Altima headlight assembly listings at 763 salvage yards across 46 states. California supplies the most, with 803 listings (17% of the total) from 82 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $242, while Michigan yards ask $660, 173% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 803 | 82 | $325-35% |
| Texas | 580 | 66 | $473-5% |
| Wisconsin | 410 | 28 | $625+25% |
| Illinois | 406 | 37 | $600+20% |
| Michigan | 375 | 48 | $660+32% |
| Indiana | 322 | 21 | $540+8% |
| Florida | 285 | 56 | $242-52% |
| New York | 162 | 26 | $462-8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $500 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Altima headlight assembly replacement cost?
- Used part
- $500
- Nissan Altima median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$300
- 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $550–$800
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for headlight assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full headlight assembly replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2026)
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Altima headlight assembly cost by year?
2026783 listingsFits 7 years$625$100 – $1,1252025100 listingsFits 3 years$999$190 – $1,3062024100 listingsFits 3 years$945$275 – $1,1342023100 listingsFits 3 years$790$470 – $1,2762022200 listingsFits 4 years$506$233 – $9692021200 listingsFits 4 years$350$90 – $8512020300 listingsFits 4 years$519$85 – $2,8002019300 listingsFits 4 years$567$115 – $1,1322018300 listingsFits 3 years$244$85 – $8712017300 listingsFits 3 years$225$85 – $9272016300 listingsFits 3 years$260$89 – $9122015199 listingsFits 4 years$200$85 – $485
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Altima headlight assembly cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Altima headlight assembly are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, US built, Platinum, RH, lists at a $550 median, while Japan built, SV, RH commands $931, a 69% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $200, while 2025 tops the table at $999. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Altima sits 8% above the Toyota RAV4 ($463), 25% above the Ram 1500 ($400), and 40% below the Ford Explorer ($836) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used headlight assembly: what to check
- Check for lens hazing and moisture intrusion, the two most common headlight defects.
- Verify halogen vs HID vs LED. The same year often has multiple lighting packages.
- Confirm all mounting tabs are intact; broken tabs mean loose, misaimed lights.
- Buy in pairs when prices allow. Mismatched lens clarity is easy to spot.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Altima parts are priced?
01wide ±272%
Side Mirror
$125median
$25$705
02wide ±234%
Wheels
$165median
$28$800
03wide ±177%
Axle Shaft
$114median
$20$423
04wide ±198%
Tail Light
$120median
$25$500
05wide ±148%
Strut
$100median
$24$320
06wide ±159%
AC Compressor
$113median
$40$400
07wide ±157%
Steering Rack
$168median
$44$570
08wide ±164%
Grille
$185median
$29$635
09wide ±242%
Transmission
$600median
$190$3,100
10wide ±160%
Radiator
$175median
$40$600
11wide ±187%
Alternator
$101median
$25$402
12wide ±94%
Fender
$250median
$60$532
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Altima headlight assembly prices
Headlight Assemblycompare
KiaSportagevsNissanAltima
Sportage$750
Altima$500
$250 diff8,761 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesSClassvsNissanAltima
Class$1,450
Altima$500
$950 diff8,519 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$1,175
Altima$500
$675 diff8,031 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareChevyCamarovsNissanAltima
Camaro$850
Altima$500
$350 diff7,290 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareHyundaiElantravsNissanAltima
Elantra$450
Altima$500
$50 diff7,224 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesCClassvsNissanAltima
Class$900
Altima$500
$400 diff7,217 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±129%
BMW X3
$1,280median
$425$3,735
BMWwide ±137%
BMW X5
$1,675median
$400$4,985
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Equinox
$600median
$119$1,420
Chevywide ±143%
Chevy Malibu
$500median
$90$1,522
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$800median
$240$2,299
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Tahoe
$750median
$175$1,660
Chevywide ±84%
Chevy Traverse
$800median
$185$1,534
Dodgewide ±115%
Dodge Challenger
$705median
$180$1,800
Dodgewide ±175%
Dodge Charger
$416median
$80$1,540
Nissanwide ±116%
Nissan Pathfinder
$475median
$80$1,180
Nissanwide ±108%
Nissan Rogue
$625median
$144$1,490
Nissanwide ±165%
Nissan Sentra
$510median
$85$1,770
Common questions
Nissan Altima headlight assembly FAQ
How much is a used headlight assembly for a Nissan Altima?
The median asking price is $500 across 2,721 priced listings from 763 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Altima headlight assembly?
Using a used part, a Nissan Altima headlight assembly replacement typically runs $550–$800 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this model lists at $500, and independent-shop labor for headlight assembly replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Nissan Altima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Altima headlight assembly years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Altima headlight assembly fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.