How much does the 2018 Nissan Sentra cost?

The 2018 Nissan Sentra has a starting MSRP of $16,990, ranging up to $25,790 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $16,990; SV from $19,085; SR from $20,500; SR TURBO from $22,200; SL from $23,440; NISMO from $25,790. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $5,649.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Nissan Sentra?

The 2018 Nissan Sentra achieves up to 32 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2018 Nissan Sentra have?

The 2018 Nissan Sentra offers up to 15.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2018 Nissan Sentra safe?

The 2018 Nissan Sentra earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2018 Nissan Sentra come in?

The 2018 Nissan Sentra is available in 6 trims (9 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2018 Nissan Sentra

6 trims · 9 configurations · Sedan

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$5,649

249 for sale · Starting MSRP $16,990 – $25,790

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 2 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)

$16,990

Typical monthly

$336/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2018 Nissan Sentra trims

S
2 configurations
MSRP
$16,990 – $18,275
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/35
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
$19,085
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/37
Horsepower
124 hp
Torque
125 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.1
Max towing
—
SR
MSRP
$20,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/37
Horsepower
124 hp
Torque
125 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.1
Max towing
—
SR TURBO
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,200 – $22,490
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/32
Horsepower
188 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.1
Max towing
—
SL
MSRP
$23,440
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/37
Horsepower
124 hp
Torque
125 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.1
Max towing
—
NISMO
2 configurations
MSRP
$25,790
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/31
Horsepower
188 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.1
Max towing
—

Compare 2018 Nissan Sentra trim specifications
Spec	S2 configurations	SV	SR	SR TURBO2 configurations	SL	NISMO2 configurations
MSRP	$16,990 – $18,275	$19,085	$20,500	$22,200 – $22,490	$23,440	$25,790
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	27/35	29/37	29/37	26/32	29/37	25/31
Horsepower	130 hp	124 hp	124 hp	188 hp	124 hp	188 hp
Torque	128 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	177 lb-ft
Engine	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.1	15.1	15.1	15.1	15.1	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
SVgas
SRgas
SR TURBOgas
SLgas
NISMOgas
Fuel type: Sregular unleaded
SVregular unleaded
SRregular unleaded
SR TURBOpremium unleaded (recommended)
SLregular unleaded
NISMOpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: SI4
SVI4
SRI4
SR TURBOI4
SLI4
NISMOI4
Displacement: S1.8 L
SV1.8 L
SR1.8 L
SR TURBO1.6 L
SL1.8 L
NISMO1.6 L
Horsepower: S130 hp
SV124 hp
SR124 hp
SR TURBO188 hp
SL124 hp
NISMO188 hp
Torque: S128 lb-ft
SV125 lb-ft
SR125 lb-ft
SR TURBO177 lb-ft
SL125 lb-ft
NISMO177 lb-ft
Transmission: S6-speed manual
SVcontinuously variable-speed automatic
SRcontinuously variable-speed automatic
SR TURBO6-speed manual
SLcontinuously variable-speed automatic
NISMO6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Sfront wheel drive
SVfront wheel drive
SRfront wheel drive
SR TURBOfront wheel drive
SLfront wheel drive
NISMOfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SSedan
SVSedan
SRSedan
SR TURBOSedan
SLSedan
NISMOSedan
Doors: S4
SV4
SR4
SR TURBO4
SL4
NISMO4
Seating: S5
SV5
SR5
SR TURBO5
SL5
NISMO5
Length: S182.1 in
SV182.1 in
SR182.5 in
SR TURBO182.5 in
SL182.1 in
NISMO183.6 in
Width: S69.3 in
SV69.3 in
SR69.3 in
SR TURBO69.3 in
SL69.3 in
NISMO69.3 in
Height: S58.9 in
SV58.9 in
SR58.9 in
SR TURBO59 in
SL58.9 in
NISMO58.9 in
Wheelbase: S106.3 in
SV106.3 in
SR106.3 in
SR TURBO106.3 in
SL106.3 in
NISMO106.3 in
Ground clearance: S6.4 in
SV6.4 in
SR6.5 in
SR TURBO5.5 in
SL6.5 in
NISMO5.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S15.1 cu ft
SV15.1 cu ft
SR15.1 cu ft
SR TURBO15.1 cu ft
SL15.1 cu ft
NISMO15.1 cu ft
Max payload: S933 lbs
SV946 lbs
SR938 lbs
SR TURBO968 lbs
SL915 lbs
NISMO840 lbs
Curb weight: S2,848 lbs
SV2,877 lbs
SR2,920 lbs
SR TURBO3,009 lbs
SL2,943 lbs
NISMO3,037 lbs
Fuel tank: S13.2 gal
SV13.2 gal
SR13.2 gal
SR TURBO13.2 gal
SL13.2 gal
NISMO13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S30
SV32
SR32
SR TURBO28
SL32
NISMO27
City MPG: S27
SV29
SR29
SR TURBO26
SL29
NISMO25
Highway MPG: S35
SV37
SR37
SR TURBO32
SL37
NISMO31

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S	SV	SR	SR TURBO	SL	NISMO
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.6 L	1.8 L	1.6 L
Horsepower	130 hp	124 hp	124 hp	188 hp	124 hp	188 hp
Torque	128 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	177 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	6-speed manual	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	182.1 in	182.1 in	182.5 in	182.5 in	182.1 in	183.6 in
Width	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in
Height	58.9 in	58.9 in	58.9 in	59 in	58.9 in	58.9 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	106.3 in	106.3 in	106.3 in	106.3 in
Ground clearance	6.4 in	6.4 in	6.5 in	5.5 in	6.5 in	5.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.1 cu ft	15.1 cu ft	15.1 cu ft	15.1 cu ft	15.1 cu ft	15.1 cu ft
Max payload	933 lbs	946 lbs	938 lbs	968 lbs	915 lbs	840 lbs
Curb weight	2,848 lbs	2,877 lbs	2,920 lbs	3,009 lbs	2,943 lbs	3,037 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	30	32	32	28	32	27
City MPG	27	29	29	26	29	25
Highway MPG	35	37	37	32	37	31

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