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2018 Nissan Sentra

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$16,990

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan

Body style

30

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

182.1” x 58.9”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(168 reviews)

The good:

  • Good value
  • Road noise isolation
  • Rear passenger room
  • Center controls easily reachable
  • Aggressive front styling

The bad:

  • 1.8-liter engine a little sluggish
  • Engine noise under heavy acceleration
  • CVT's artificial shift points
  • No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
  • Numb steering feel

6 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Notable features

  • Backup camera now standard
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking available
  • Blind spot warning available
  • Turbo engine available
  • SR Turbo and NISMO performance models

Consumer reviews

(168 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.6
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Most recent consumer reviews

Nissans are safe and comfy.

Had 2021 sr. car was rear ended and, if not for car, I would be dead. All those safety measures took hold, air bags, belts. Couldn't find another like it. Settled for 2018 SV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very happy

This is the 4th Nissan I’ve owned and I loved all of them, I will not go anywhere else to buy a car to me this is a very reliable vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I'm Happy With My Car

I'm happy with my car. I like how it handles even better than my previous 2003 Nissan Sentra! :) I also got a good price deal from the dealer and service when the car needed servicing

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2018 Nissan Sentra base trim.
Combined side rating front seat
5
Combined side rating rear seat
5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4
Overall rating
4
Overall side crash rating
5
Risk of rollover
11.8%
Rollover rating
4
Side barrier rating
5
Side barrier rating driver
5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Nissan Certified Select
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance
36 months/36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum 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.)
Powertrain
6 months/6,000 miles from date of sale
Dealer certification required
84-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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