How much does the 2012 Nissan Sentra cost?

The 2012 Nissan Sentra has a starting MSRP of $16,430, ranging up to $20,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2 from $16,430; 2.0 S from $18,360; 2.0 SR from $18,360; 2.0 SL from $19,760; SE-R from $20,490; SE-R Spec V from $20,990. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $5,983.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Nissan Sentra?

The 2012 Nissan Sentra achieves up to 30 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Nissan Sentra have?

The 2012 Nissan Sentra offers up to 13.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2012 Nissan Sentra safe?

The 2012 Nissan Sentra earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2012 Nissan Sentra come in?

The 2012 Nissan Sentra is available in 6 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2012 Nissan Sentra

6 trims · 7 configurations · Sedan

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$5,983

342 for sale · Starting MSRP $16,430 – $20,990

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★☆☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★☆☆☆

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

Nissan Sentra for sale

342 live listings from $5,983 · median $23,588

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 2

Total price (2 MSRP)

$16,430

Typical monthly

$325/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2012 Nissan Sentra trims

2
2 configurations
MSRP
$16,430 – $17,610
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/31
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
147 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.1
Max towing
—
2.0 S
MSRP
$18,360
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/34
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
147 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.1
Max towing
—
2.0 SR
MSRP
$18,360
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/34
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
147 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.1
Max towing
—
2.0 SL
MSRP
$19,760
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/34
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
147 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.1
Max towing
—
SE-R
MSRP
$20,490
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/30
Horsepower
177 hp
Torque
172 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.1
Max towing
—
SE-R Spec V
MSRP
$20,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/28
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12
Max towing
—

Compare 2012 Nissan Sentra trim specifications
Spec	22 configurations	2.0 S	2.0 SR	2.0 SL	SE-R	SE-R Spec V
MSRP	$16,430 – $17,610	$18,360	$18,360	$19,760	$20,490	$20,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	24/31	27/34	27/34	27/34	24/30	21/28
Horsepower	140 hp	140 hp	140 hp	140 hp	177 hp	200 hp
Torque	147 lb-ft	147 lb-ft	147 lb-ft	147 lb-ft	172 lb-ft	180 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	13.1	13.1	13.1	13.1	13.1	12
Max towing	—	—	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 2gas
2.0 Sgas
2.0 SRgas
2.0 SLgas
SE-Rgas
SE-R Spec Vgas
Fuel type: 2regular unleaded
2.0 Sregular unleaded
2.0 SRregular unleaded
2.0 SLregular unleaded
SE-Rregular unleaded
SE-R Spec Vpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: 2I4
2.0 SI4
2.0 SRI4
2.0 SLI4
SE-RI4
SE-R Spec VI4
Displacement: 22 L
2.0 S2 L
2.0 SR2 L
2.0 SL2 L
SE-R2.5 L
SE-R Spec V2.5 L
Horsepower: 2140 hp
2.0 S140 hp
2.0 SR140 hp
2.0 SL140 hp
SE-R177 hp
SE-R Spec V200 hp
Torque: 2147 lb-ft
2.0 S147 lb-ft
2.0 SR147 lb-ft
2.0 SL147 lb-ft
SE-R172 lb-ft
SE-R Spec V180 lb-ft
Transmission: 26-speed manual
2.0 Scontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.0 SRcontinuously variable-speed automatic
2.0 SLcontinuously variable-speed automatic
SE-Rcontinuously variable-speed automatic
SE-R Spec V6-speed manual
Drivetrain: 2front wheel drive
2.0 Sfront wheel drive
2.0 SRfront wheel drive
2.0 SLfront wheel drive
SE-Rfront wheel drive
SE-R Spec Vfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2Sedan
2.0 SSedan
2.0 SRSedan
2.0 SLSedan
SE-RSedan
SE-R Spec VSedan
Doors: 24
2.0 S4
2.0 SR4
2.0 SL4
SE-R4
SE-R Spec V4
Seating: 25
2.0 S5
2.0 SR5
2.0 SL5
SE-R5
SE-R Spec V5
Length: 2179.8 in
2.0 S179.8 in
2.0 SR180.1 in
2.0 SL179.8 in
SE-R180.1 in
SE-R Spec V180.1 in
Width: 270.5 in
2.0 S70.5 in
2.0 SR70.5 in
2.0 SL70.5 in
SE-R70.5 in
SE-R Spec V70.5 in
Height: 259.5 in
2.0 S59.5 in
2.0 SR59.5 in
2.0 SL59.5 in
SE-R59.5 in
SE-R Spec V59.1 in
Wheelbase: 2105.7 in
2.0 S105.7 in
2.0 SR105.7 in
2.0 SL105.7 in
SE-R105.7 in
SE-R Spec V105.7 in
Ground clearance: 25.6 in
2.0 S5.7 in
2.0 SR5.7 in
2.0 SL5.7 in
SE-R—
SE-R Spec V—

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 213.1 cu ft
2.0 S13.1 cu ft
2.0 SR13.1 cu ft
2.0 SL13.1 cu ft
SE-R13.1 cu ft
SE-R Spec V12 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 2—
2.0 S—
2.0 SR—
2.0 SL—
SE-R13.1 cu ft
SE-R Spec V12 cu ft
Curb weight: 22,906 lbs
2.0 S2,990 lbs
2.0 SR2,993 lbs
2.0 SL2,997 lbs
SE-R3,131 lbs
SE-R Spec V3,109 lbs
Fuel tank: 214.5 gal
2.0 S14.5 gal
2.0 SR14.5 gal
2.0 SL14.5 gal
SE-R14.5 gal
SE-R Spec V14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 227
2.0 S30
2.0 SR30
2.0 SL30
SE-R26
SE-R Spec V24
City MPG: 224
2.0 S27
2.0 SR27
2.0 SL27
SE-R24
SE-R Spec V21
Highway MPG: 231
2.0 S34
2.0 SR34
2.0 SL34
SE-R30
SE-R Spec V28

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2	2.0 S	2.0 SR	2.0 SL	SE-R	SE-R Spec V
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	2 L	2.5 L	2.5 L
Horsepower	140 hp	140 hp	140 hp	140 hp	177 hp	200 hp
Torque	147 lb-ft	147 lb-ft	147 lb-ft	147 lb-ft	172 lb-ft	180 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	179.8 in	179.8 in	180.1 in	179.8 in	180.1 in	180.1 in
Width	70.5 in	70.5 in	70.5 in	70.5 in	70.5 in	70.5 in
Height	59.5 in	59.5 in	59.5 in	59.5 in	59.5 in	59.1 in
Wheelbase	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in	105.7 in
Ground clearance	5.6 in	5.7 in	5.7 in	5.7 in	—	—
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.1 cu ft	13.1 cu ft	13.1 cu ft	13.1 cu ft	13.1 cu ft	12 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	—	—	—	—	13.1 cu ft	12 cu ft
Curb weight	2,906 lbs	2,990 lbs	2,993 lbs	2,997 lbs	3,131 lbs	3,109 lbs
Fuel tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	27	30	30	30	26	24
City MPG	24	27	27	27	24	21
Highway MPG	31	34	34	34	30	28

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