2026 Nissan Sentra buyers guide

 

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2026 Nissan Sentra

Eye-catching design, thoughtful tech, and proven value — backed by over 40 years as a compact sedan icon.

149hp
Horsepower
33mpg
Combined (S/SV)
$22,600
Starting MSRP
4 Trims
S · SV · SR · SL

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Trims & Pricing
All trims: 2.0L I4 (149 hp / 146 lb-ft) · Xtronic CVT · FWD — MSRP excludes destination
S
$22,600
  • 16-inch steel wheels w/ covers
  • 12.3" touchscreen infotainment
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  • 7" multi-info display
  • 4-speaker audio
  • Cloth seats
  • Manual A/C
  • Nissan Safety Shield 360
  • Intelligent Cruise Control
SR
$25,000
  • 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels
  • LED signature headlights
  • Full-width LED signature tail light
  • Sport cloth w/ accent stitching
  • 6-speaker audio
  • Dark chrome V-motion grille
  • Rear spoiler & black side sills
  • Wireless phone charger
SL
$27,990
  • 17-inch machined alloy wheels
  • Quilted TailorFit leatherette seats
  • Bose 8-speaker premium audio
  • Dual-zone auto climate control
  • Heated steering wheel & front seats
  • Power moonroof
  • ProPILOT Assist
  • HD Around View Monitor w/ MOD
Trim Comparison
Select a trim to see full feature breakdown — or scroll the comparison table

Powertrain

2.0L DOHC I4 — 149 hp / 146 lb-ft

Xtronic CVT · FWD · Idle Stop/Start

Wheels & Tires

16-inch steel wheels with covers

205/60R16 all-season tires

Display

12.3" NissanConnect touchscreen

7" multi-information display

Audio & Connectivity

4 speakers · AM/FM · Bluetooth

Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto · 3 USB-C

Comfort

Cloth seats · Manual A/C

6-way manual driver seat · Remote Keyless Entry w/ Push Button Start

Fuel Economy

30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined mpg

12.4-gallon fuel tank · Regular unleaded

Key Standard Safety

AEB w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Detection

Blind Spot Intervention · Intelligent Cruise Control · 10 airbags

Available Packages

S Cold Weather Package — $500

Heated front seats, heated mirrors

Powertrain

2.0L DOHC I4 — 149 hp / 146 lb-ft

Xtronic CVT · FWD · Sport drive mode

Wheels & Tires

16-inch machined aluminum-alloy

205/60R16 all-season tires

Display

12.3" NissanConnect touchscreen

12.3" enhanced multi-information display

Audio & Connectivity

4 speakers standard (6 w/ Convenience Pkg)

Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto · NissanConnect Services (opt.)

Comfort

Upgraded cloth seats · Auto climate control

6-way manual driver seat · Intelligent Key w/ 2 fobs · Remote start

Fuel Economy

30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined mpg

12.4-gallon fuel tank · Regular unleaded

Key Standard Safety

All S features plus Vehicle Security System

HD Around View Monitor available (opt.)

Available Packages

SV Convenience Package — $990

Auto-dim mirror, 6 speakers, ambient lighting, heated seats/mirrors/steering wheel, Intelligent Key w/ approach unlock, LED vanity lights, wrapped steering wheel

Powertrain

2.0L DOHC I4 — 149 hp / 146 lb-ft

Xtronic CVT · FWD · Sport drive mode

Wheels & Tires

18-inch 10-spoke aluminum-alloy

215/45R18 all-season · Black 18" available ($610)

Exterior Style

Dark chrome V-motion grille · Rear spoiler

Black side sills · Chrome exhaust tip finisher · Two-tone roof · Red badging

Display

12.3" NissanConnect touchscreen

12.3" enhanced multi-information display

Audio & Connectivity

6 speakers · Wireless phone charger

NissanConnect Services w/ Wi-Fi · Bose 8-speaker (w/ Premium Pkg)

Comfort

Sport cloth w/ accent stitching · Auto climate

Intelligent Key w/ approach unlock · Rear center armrest w/ cupholders

Fuel Economy

29 city / 36 highway / 32 combined mpg

12.4-gallon fuel tank · Regular unleaded

Available Packages

SR Premium Package — $2,300

Sport leatherette seats, 6-way power driver, Bose audio, Around View Monitor, ProPILOT Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Rear Auto Braking, auto-dim mirror, myQ garage opener

SR All-Weather Package — $650: Dual-zone climate, heated seats/steering wheel

Powertrain

2.0L DOHC I4 — 149 hp / 146 lb-ft

Xtronic CVT · FWD · Sport drive mode

Wheels & Tires

17-inch machined aluminum-alloy

215/50R17 all-season tires

Display

12.3" NissanConnect touchscreen

12.3" enhanced multi-information display (class-exclusive dual 12.3")

Audio & Connectivity

Bose 8-speaker premium audio

NissanConnect Services w/ Wi-Fi · Wireless phone charger · SiriusXM w/ 360L

Comfort & Luxury

Quilted TailorFit leatherette seats

6-way power driver seat w/ 4-way power lumbar · Heated steering wheel & front seats · 64-color ambient lighting · Power moonroof · Auto-dimming mirror · Illuminated vanity mirrors

Climate

Dual-zone automatic climate control

Rear under-seat heater duct · Touch-sensitive climate panel (segment-first)

Fuel Economy

29 city / 36 highway / 32 combined mpg

12.4-gallon fuel tank · Regular unleaded

Advanced Safety (Standard)

ProPILOT Assist · Lane Keep Assist w/ Cyclist Detection

HD Around View Monitor w/ Moving Object Detection · Rear Automatic Braking · Rear sonar sensors

Quick Feature Comparison
Standard (✓) · Optional (Opt) · Not available (—)
FeatureSSVSRSL
12.3" Touchscreen
12.3" Enhanced Gauge Cluster
Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
Sport Drive Mode
LED Signature Headlights
Intelligent Key w/ 2 Fobs
Approach Unlock / Walk-Away LockOpt
Remote Engine Start
Heated Front SeatsOptOptOpt
Heated Steering WheelOptOpt
Wireless Phone ChargerOpt
Power MoonroofOptOpt
Bose 8-Speaker AudioOpt
64-Color Ambient LightingOpt
ProPILOT AssistOpt
HD Around View Monitor w/ MODOptOpt
Rear Automatic BrakingOpt
Dual-Zone Auto ClimateOpt
NissanConnect Services w/ Wi-Fi
Full Specifications
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Engine & Powertrain
Engine2.0L DOHC I4 (MR20DD) — Cast aluminum block/head
Horsepower149 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque146 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Displacement2.0L / 1,997 cc
Bore × Stroke84.0 × 90.1 mm
Compression Ratio10.6:1
Fuel DeliveryDirect injection
Valvetrain4 valves/cyl, Continuous Variable Valve Timing
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
TransmissionXtronic CVT (gear range 2.805–0.357:1)
Final Drive Ratio5.034:1
Drive ConfigFront-engine / Front-wheel drive
EmissionsLEV3-ULEV 125 · 3 catalytic converters
Idle Stop/StartStandard
Fuel Economy (EPA est.)
Chassis & Suspension
Dimensions & Weight
Wheels & Tires by Trim
Safety & Driver Assistance
Standard on all trims    Available (varies by trim)
Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Detection
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (class-exclusive)
Blind Spot Warning
Blind Spot Intervention
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Lane Departure Warning w/ Haptic Steering
Lane Departure Prevention
High Beam Assist
Intelligent Cruise Control
Intelligent Driver Alertness
Traffic Sign Recognition
Rear Door Alert
10 Standard Airbags
Vehicle Dynamic Control & Traction Control
ProPILOT Assist (SR Premium Pkg / SL std)
Lane Keep Assist w/ Cyclist Detection (SR Premium Pkg / SL std)
HD Around View Monitor w/ MOD (SV opt / SR opt / SL std)
Rear Automatic Braking (SR Premium Pkg / SL std)
Rear Sonar Sensors (SR opt / SL std)
Exterior Colors
Click a swatch to see the color name
Select a color

Two-tone (body/roof) colors available on SR — $800 for two-tone paint; premium paint $450 on SV, SR, and SL.

Optional Packages
Factory-installed option packages by trim

S Cold Weather Package

$500
Available on: S
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated outside mirrors

SV Convenience Package

$990
Available on: SV
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • 6-speaker audio
  • Ambient lighting
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated mirrors w/ LED turn signals
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Intelligent Key w/ approach unlock/walk-away lock
  • Sun visors w/ LED lights
  • Wrapped steering wheel

SR All-Weather Package

$650
Available on: SR
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel

SR Premium Package

$2,300
Available on: SR
  • TailorFit Sport Leatherette seats
  • 6-way power driver seat
  • 4-way power lumbar
  • Bose 8-speaker premium audio
  • HD Around View Monitor w/ MOD
  • ProPILOT Assist w/ Lane Keep Assist & Cyclist Detection
  • Auto-dimming inside mirror
  • Sun visors w/ LED lights
  • Rear Automatic Emergency Braking
  • myQ Universal Garage Door Opener

Moonroof

$650
Available on: SV, SR
  • Power tilt/sliding moonroof
  • Manual sunshade

NissanConnect Services

$400
Available on: S, SV
  • NissanConnect Services w/ Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Subscription required, sold separately

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