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2018 Nissan Sentra Trims Comparison

2018 Sentra trim level differences

The 2018 Nissan Sentra sedan is offered in S, SV, SR, SR Turbo, Nismo, and SL trim levels. A 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 124 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque (130 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque with the S trim's manual transmission) is standard on the S, SV, SR and SL models. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the S, and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is optional on that model and standard on all other Sentras.

The base Sentra S comes with 16-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, a height-adjustable driver seat, 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, cruise control, trip computer, a 5-inch central touchscreen, a rearview camera and Bluetooth audio connectivity. Automatic emergency braking for imminent front collisions is now also standard on all CVT-equipped Sentra trim levels, except the Nismo.

Stepping up to the SV gets you 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and ignition, upgraded cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-speaker sound system and satellite radio.

The SR gets 17-inch alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, a sport body kit including a rear spoiler, LED headlights (low beams), foglights, adaptive cruise control, heated mirrors, unique cloth upholstery and heated front seats.

For both the SV and SR, heated front seats and side mirrors, a sunroof and a 5.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation are optional.

The SR Turbo takes the SR trim and adds a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (188 hp and 177 lb-ft), mated to a choice of a six-speed manual or a specially calibrated CVT with a manual-shift mode. Nissan also adds a sport-tuned suspension, recalibrated steering, upgraded front brakes and a sunroof.

Optional upgrades for the SR and SR Turbo include leather upholstery, a power driver seat, an auto-dimming mirror, a power sunroof, the bigger touchscreen with navigation, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and an eight-speaker Bose audio system with  NissanConnect app connectivity.

The Sentra Nismo comes with the SR Turbo's features and adds a lot of Nismo-branded trim pieces such as a spoiler, 18-inch wheels, exhaust, grille and badges, along with a unique interior appearance package. It also comes standard with NissanConnect and the larger touchscreen, as well as the eight-speaker Bose stereo system.

The top-of-the-line SL loses the SR's sport-themed flourishes, keeps the 1.8-liter engine, and adds unique 17-inch alloy wheels plus the rear disc brakes, leather upholstery, a six-way power driver seat (with power lumbar adjustment), an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a moonroof, a larger 5.8-inch touchscreen with navigation and voice controls, NissanConnect, and the premium eight-speaker Bose stereo system. A blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert is also standard.

Which 2018 Sentra trim does Edmunds recommend?

Unless you're willing to opt for a manual transmission, the price difference between the automatic-equipped S and SV is so minor that we'd recommend going with the Sentra SV. It adds nicer upholstery and interior trimmings, a better stereo, dual-zone climate control, and a few other appealing upgrades without adding too much to the price. Though we're not fond of the sluggish base engine, the upgraded turbo engine is a pricey addition that lessens the Sentra's value proposition, especially compared to competitive cars.

Compare 2018 Sentra trims side-by-side

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Monroeville, PA
Vehicle
Sentra S
Sentra SV
Sentra SR
Sentra SR TURBO
Sentra SL
Sentra NISMO
Vehicle
S
1.8L 4cyl 6M
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SR
1.8L 4cyl CVT
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SR TURBO
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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SL
1.8L 4cyl CVT
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NISMO
1.6L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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optional
optional
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standard
standard
Satellite radio
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standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
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standard
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standard
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Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
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Upholstery
cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
leather
premium cloth
Heated seats
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optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
130 hp @ 6,000 rpm
124 hp @ 6,000 rpm
124 hp @ 6,000 rpm
188 hp @ 5,600 rpm
124 hp @ 6,000 rpm
188 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
128 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
125 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
125 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
177 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
125 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
177 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Engine displacement
1.8 l
1.8 l
1.8 l
1.6 l
1.8 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
6-speed manual
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
205/55R16
205/55R16
205/50R17
205/50R17
205/50R17
215/45R18
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
27 / 35 / 30 MPG
29 / 37 / 32 MPG
29 / 37 / 32 MPG
26 / 32 / 28 MPG
29 / 37 / 32 MPG
25 / 30 / 27 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
356 / 462 miles
383 / 488 miles
383 / 488 miles
343 / 422 miles
383 / 488 miles
330 / 396 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,848 lb.
2,877 lb.
2,920 lb.
3,009 lb.
2,943 lb.
3,105 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.4 in.
6.4 in.
6.5 in.
5.5 in.
6.5 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
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.
59.0 in.
58.9 in.
58.9 in.
Length
182.1 in.
182.1 in.
182.5 in.
182.5 in.
182.1 in.
183.6 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
15.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
38.5 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Front Leg Room
42.5 in.
42.5 in.
42.5 in.
42.5 in.
42.5 in.
42.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
54.7 in.
Rear Head Room
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Financing
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, cloth
Charcoal, premium cloth
Charcoal, premium cloth
Charcoal, leather
Charcoal, premium cloth
Charcoal, leather
NISMO Charcoal, alcantara/cloth
Exterior
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Fresh Powder
Deep Blue Pearl
Brilliant Silver
Scarlet Ember
Aspen White
Fresh Powder
Red Alert
Deep Blue Pearl
Brilliant Silver
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Scarlet Ember
Aspen White
Red Alert
Deep Blue Pearl
Brilliant Silver
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Scarlet Ember
Aspen White
Red Alert
Deep Blue Pearl
Brilliant Silver
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Scarlet Ember
Aspen White
Red Alert
Brilliant Silver
Gun Metallic
Super Black
Aspen White
Brilliant Silver