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2015
Nissan Sentra

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  • 4dr Sdn I4 Manual S
    Starts at
    $16,530
    27 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT S
    Starts at
    $17,380
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT FE+ S
    Starts at
    $17,780
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT SV
    Starts at
    $18,350
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT SR
    Starts at
    $19,960
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn I4 CVT SL
    Starts at
    $20,720
    30 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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Notable features

More standard features
Manual or continuously variable automatic transmission
NissanConnect multimedia system available
LED accent lighting standard

The good & the bad

The good

Fuel efficiency
Backseat room
Steering feedback
User-friendly navigation system
Trunk and cabin storage space

The bad

Clumsy ride on broken pavement
Braking with standard rear drum brakes
Coarse drivetrain
Front-seat room
Low-grip tires

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Safety review

Based on the 2015 Nissan Sentra base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.8%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.8%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.3 / 5
Based on 158 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.0
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

lemon

This was a used car and it has been a nightmare- the transmission is horrible and has been stalling and jerking- i’m sure it was a good car once but total lemon
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 1.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 2.0
Reliability 2.0
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Horrible Transmission issues @ 105k ‘

My transmission went @ 105K miles! Bought brand new, retired entire time I’ve had car, only pleasure driving. DO NOT BUY Nissan. ‘17 Altima transmission went @ 120k!
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 1.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2015 Nissan Sentra?

The 2015 Nissan Sentra is available in 5 trim levels:

  • FE+ S (1 style)
  • S (2 styles)
  • SL (1 style)
  • SR (1 style)
  • SV (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2015 Nissan Sentra?

The 2015 Nissan Sentra offers up to 27 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2015 Nissan Sentra reliable?

The 2015 Nissan Sentra has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2015 Nissan Sentra owners.

Is the 2015 Nissan Sentra a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2015 Nissan Sentra. 81.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 158 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.3

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