2018 Nissan Sentra SV vs. SR

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV and 2018 Nissan Sentra SR contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV and the 2018 Nissan Sentra SR.

In comparing the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV's and the 2018 Nissan Sentra SR's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Nissan Sentra SV and 2018 Nissan Sentra SR have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV's and the 2018 Nissan Sentra SR's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV is a better car than the 2018 Nissan Sentra SR.

Pricing: A used 2018 Nissan Sentra SV ranges from $6,500 to $15,995 while a used 2018 Nissan Sentra SR is priced between $7,497 to $16,996.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV and the 2018 Nissan Sentra SR both lose 40.7 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Sentra is 7.9 out of 10. Nissan Sentra is ranked 12 out of 31 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Sentra is 7.3 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Nissan Sentra SV and the 2018 Nissan Sentra SR makes 124 horsepower. Both the SV and the SR are rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Sentra has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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2018 Nissan Sentra SV
2018 Nissan Sentra SR

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

19085

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

20571

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

14395 - 39785

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

20500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

20571

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

14395 - 39785

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

10856

Price Range:

6500 - 15995

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

15390

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

8856 - 27909

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

133

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

92065

# Good or Great Deals:

46

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

12121

Price Range:

7497 - 16996

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

15390

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

8856 - 27909

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

45

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

101939

# Good or Great Deals:

15

Nissan Sentra Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Nissan Sentra Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Nissan Sentra SV

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

1.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

4.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 11.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.026

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Nissan Sentra SR

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

1.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

4.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 11.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.026



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9632030798880984

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.9 - 13.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9632030798880984

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.9 - 13.2

Nissan Sentra Rankings

Most Comfortable Small Cars

2 / 31

Most Affordable Small Cars

4 / 21

Best Small Cars for the Money

6 / 21

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

6 / 10

Best Small Cars Under $25k

7 / 10

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

8 / 31

Best Family Small Cars

9 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars

11 / 31

Best Small Cars

12 / 31

Safest Small Cars

12 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

14 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

15 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

23 / 31

Nissan Sentra Rankings

Most Comfortable Small Cars

2 / 31

Most Affordable Small Cars

4 / 21

Best Small Cars for the Money

6 / 21

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

6 / 10

Best Small Cars Under $25k

7 / 10

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

8 / 31

Best Family Small Cars

9 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars

11 / 31

Best Small Cars

12 / 31

Safest Small Cars

12 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

14 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

15 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

23 / 31

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Nissan Sentra Trim Levels

NISMO, S, SL, SR, SR TURBO

Other Nissan Sentra Trim Levels

NISMO, S, SL, SR TURBO, SV

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

124 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

125 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.043 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

124 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

125 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.042 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


29 / 37 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

383 / 488 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


29 / 37 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

383 / 488 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.9 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

95.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.9 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

95.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2877 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

58.9 inches

Length:

182.1 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2920 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

58.9 inches

Length:

182.5 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/50R17

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