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2016 Nissan Sentra

5 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan

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$5,649

254 for sale · Starting MSRP $16,780 – $22,170

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 6 recalls on record

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$16,780

Typical monthly

$332/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2016 Nissan Sentra trims

  • S

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $16,780 – $17,760
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/36
    Horsepower
    130 hp
    Torque
    128 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.1
    Max towing
    —

  • FE+ S

    MSRP
    $18,160
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    30/40
    Horsepower
    130 hp
    Torque
    128 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.1
    Max towing
    —

  • SV

    MSRP
    $18,550
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    29/38
    Horsepower
    130 hp
    Torque
    128 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.1
    Max towing
    —

  • SR

    MSRP
    $20,410
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    29/38
    Horsepower
    130 hp
    Torque
    128 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.1
    Max towing
    —

  • SL

    MSRP
    $22,170
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    29/38
    Horsepower
    130 hp
    Torque
    128 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    15.1
    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
Sgas
FE+ Sgas
SVgas
SRgas
SLgas
Fuel type
Sregular unleaded
FE+ Sregular unleaded
SVregular unleaded
SRregular unleaded
SLregular unleaded
Cylinders
SI4
FE+ SI4
SVI4
SRI4
SLI4
Displacement
S1.8 L
FE+ S1.8 L
SV1.8 L
SR1.8 L
SL1.8 L
Horsepower
S130 hp
FE+ S130 hp
SV130 hp
SR130 hp
SL130 hp
Torque
S128 lb-ft
FE+ S128 lb-ft
SV128 lb-ft
SR128 lb-ft
SL128 lb-ft
Transmission
S6-speed manual
FE+ Scontinuously variable-speed automatic
SVcontinuously variable-speed automatic
SRcontinuously variable-speed automatic
SLcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Sfront wheel drive
FE+ Sfront wheel drive
SVfront wheel drive
SRfront wheel drive
SLfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
SSedan
FE+ SSedan
SVSedan
SRSedan
SLSedan
Doors
S4
FE+ S4
SV4
SR4
SL4
Seating
S5
FE+ S5
SV5
SR5
SL5
Length
S182.1 in
FE+ S182.1 in
SV182.1 in
SR182.5 in
SL182.1 in
Width
S69.3 in
FE+ S69.3 in
SV69.3 in
SR69.3 in
SL69.3 in
Height
S58.9 in
FE+ S58.9 in
SV58.9 in
SR58.9 in
SL58.9 in
Wheelbase
S106.3 in
FE+ S106.3 in
SV106.3 in
SR106.3 in
SL106.3 in
Ground clearance
S6.4 in
FE+ S6.4 in
SV6.4 in
SR6.5 in
SL6.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
S15.1 cu ft
FE+ S15.1 cu ft
SV15.1 cu ft
SR15.1 cu ft
SL15.1 cu ft
Max payload
S933 lbs
FE+ S965 lbs
SV946 lbs
SR938 lbs
SL915 lbs
Curb weight
S2,848 lbs
FE+ S2,858 lbs
SV2,877 lbs
SR2,920 lbs
SL2,943 lbs
Fuel tank
S13.2 gal
FE+ S13.2 gal
SV13.2 gal
SR13.2 gal
SL13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
S30
FE+ S34
SV32
SR32
SL32
City MPG
S27
FE+ S30
SV29
SR29
SL29
Highway MPG
S36
FE+ S40
SV38
SR38
SL38

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2016 Nissan Sentra FAQ

How much does the 2016 Nissan Sentra cost?
The 2016 Nissan Sentra has a starting MSRP of $16,780, ranging up to $22,170 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $16,780; FE+ S from $18,160; SV from $18,550; SR from $20,410; SL from $22,170. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $5,649.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan Sentra?
The 2016 Nissan Sentra achieves up to 34 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2016 Nissan Sentra have?
The 2016 Nissan Sentra offers up to 15.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2016 Nissan Sentra safe?
The 2016 Nissan Sentra earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2016 Nissan Sentra come in?
The 2016 Nissan Sentra is available in 5 trims (6 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.