Options Included: N/ANissan's Altima sedan remains a sporty alternative to bestselling mid-size models such as Toyota's Camry and Honda's Accord. All three middle-of-the-driveway, made-in-America machines from the big Japanese automakers are recommended by Consumer Reports.The first Altima arrived in 1993 as a four-cylinder replacement for the Stanza. The car got bigger, but worse looking in its 1998 redesign. Finally, in 2002, when it added a V-6 engine choice and a half-foot in length, Altima became truly competitive with Accord and Camry. For 2005, the Altima got some tweaks to give it a fresher face and a