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Used Cars for Sale Insights

What's the price of a used Nissan Sentra sedan by year?

Average price by year
Average mileage by year
Year Price Mileage
2025 $16,407 to $19,336 6,413 to 30,601 miles
2024 $16,701 to $19,909 11,918 to 52,948 miles
2023 $16,113 to $19,703 17,355 to 69,970 miles
2022 $15,243 to $19,091 19,267 to 79,985 miles

How to save money when buying a used Nissan Sentra?

Certified Choosing Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vs non-CPO can save you $1,676 on a Nissan Sentra

What colors are the best deals for a Nissan Sentra?

Least Expensive Color

Silver

$673

Average Savings

Most Expensive Color

Orange

$1,607

Average Premium

Average car color pricing for a used Nissan Sentra?

Rank Color Compared to Avg. Price
Silver $673 Savings
Black $131 Savings
Brown $128 Savings
Gray $2 Higher
Blue $151 Higher
White $218 Higher
Red $581 Higher
Purple $1,081 Higher
Orange $1,607 Higher

What Nissan Sentra color has the best resale value?

Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used Nissan Sentra

What is the best time to buy a used Nissan Sentra?

Good times to buy

$237 Average Savings

January, August, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.

Good times to sell

$241 Average Premium

February, March, April, May, June, July are good times to sell to get the best prices.

Average Price of Nissan Sentra Trims

Trim Average Price Listings Specs

Nissan Sentra SV (2013-2019)

$17,421 10,486 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Sentra S (2013-2019)

$14,475 2,802 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Sentra SR (2013-2019)

$17,619 2,112 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Sentra SL (2013-2019)

$8,929 222 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Sentra 2.0 (2007-2012)

$5,232 118 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Sentra 2.0 S (2007-2012)

$5,118 71 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Sentra 2.0 SR (2010-2012)

$5,694 54 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL (2007-2012)

$5,334 38 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Sentra SR TURBO (2017-2019)

$11,114 31 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Nissan Sentra FE+ S (2013-2015)

$6,712 31 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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How much is a Nissan Sentra?

Nissan Sentra
  • A new Nissan Sentra's average price is 22670 and the price range is 20647 to 25785
  • A 3-year-old used Nissan Sentra's average price is 22211 with a price range of 18880 to 25764

See below for the average Nissan Sentra price across model years.

Nissan Sentra 2017-2022 18225
Nissan Sentra 2012-2017 12610
Nissan Sentra 2007-2012 6899

The average price for a 3-year-old used small car is 17097, with the Nissan Sentra's price typically 5114 above average for this vehicle type.

Is the Nissan Sentra a good car?

Nissan Sentra
  • The Nissan Sentra earns an ISC quality score of 7.770172 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
  • The Nissan Sentra is ranked 28th in quality in the small car category, with the Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback ranked just above it and the Mitsubishi Lancer ranked just below it
  • The best-ranked small car for quality is the Honda Civic Coupe
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How long do Nissan Sentras last?

Nissan Sentra
  • The Nissan Sentra is the 9th most reliable vehicle in the small car category, with a reliability score of 7.7.
  • Approximately 0.002046 of all Nissan Sentras on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.007516 for the small car category
  • The best-ranked small car for reliability is the Volkswagen Golf hatchback
See below for the reliability scores of various cars in the small car category:
Volkswagen Golf hatchback 9.0
Honda Civic hatchback 7.9
Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback hatchback 7.9
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan sedan 7.7
Honda Civic sedan 7.7
Volkswagen Jetta sedan 7.6
Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback 7.5
Toyota Corolla sedan 7.4
Chevrolet Spark hatchback 7.4
Subaru Impreza sedan 7.3
Kia Rio 5-Door hatchback 7.3
Subaru WRX sedan 7.2
Kia Forte sedan 7.2
MINI Hardtop 4 Door hatchback 7.1
MINI Hardtop 2 Door hatchback 7.1
Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback 7.1
Hyundai ELANTRA sedan 7.0
Hyundai VELOSTER coupe 6.9
Nissan Sentra sedan 6.8
Kia Rio sedan 6.7
Nissan Versa sedan 6.7
Hyundai ACCENT sedan 6.6
Toyota Corolla Hatchback hatchback
Toyota GR Corolla hatchback
Kia K4 sedan
Hyundai ELANTRA N sedan
Volkswagen Jetta GLI sedan
Volkswagen Golf R hatchback
Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan

Is the Nissan Sentra safe?

Nissan Sentra
  • The latest Nissan Sentra's 5.0-star NHTSA-based safety rating ranks it 16th for safety in the small car category
  • The Nissan Sentra's rating has averaged 4.12 stars over the past 10 years
  • The Nissan Sentra's individual crash test scores for 2021 are listed below:
    • Frontal Crash: 4.0
    • Side Crash: 5.0
    • Rollover: 5.0

These scores are based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests.