The 2019 Nissan Sentra slots in below the mid-size Altima and sub-compact Versa. It is available in six exciting trims: S, SV, SR, SR Turbo, SL, and NISMO. However, the top SL trim is based on the NISMO, without its sports features.
Keeping aside the base S trim, all Sentra models get the benefit of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and upper trims get leather upholstery, heated front seats, power moonroof, and an automatic six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. Furthermore, the SR trim gets access to all the standard features of the top-of-the-range SL trim in the form of an Executive Package.
Trim
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S
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SV
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SR
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SR Turbo
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SL
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Nismo
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MSRP (Manual)
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$17,990
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-
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-
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-
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-
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MSRP (CVT)
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$18,680
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$19,220
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$20,790
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$22,770
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$23,220
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$26,040
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Key Features
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16-inch steel wheels
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Features included in S, plus
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Features included in SV, plus
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Features included in SR, plus
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Features based on the NISMO, plus
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18" x 7.0" NISMO 10-spoke machined aluminum-alloy wheels
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60/40 Split-Folding Seats
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16-inch alloy wheels
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Sport Body Kit
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17-inch alloy wheels
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Blind-Spot Monitor
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NISMO-tuned suspension and steering
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Rearview Camera
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Keyless Entry and Ignition
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LED headlights
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Sport-tuned stiffer suspension
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Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
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NISMO aerodynamic body kit
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Seven-Inch Touchscreen Display
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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Fog Headlights
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Upgraded brakes
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Six-Way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat
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NISMO sport front seats with additional bolsters
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Bluetooth
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Cloth Upholstery Upgraded
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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Power Moonroof
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Leather seats
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NISMO tachometer
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6-speaker Sound System
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Premium Cloth Upholstery
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Unique Blue Stitched seat lining
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Heated Front seats
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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The base Nissan Sentra S comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels, cloth-upholstery, 7.0 Infotainment system Bluetooth, a USB port, and a 5.0pinch digital instrument display, and a four-speaker sound system, as standard features. The SV trims get 16-inch alloy wheels, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, two additional USB Port, and a six-speaker audio system.
Both the Sentra SR and SR Turbo models get 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, LED-low beam headlights, chrome-tipped exhaust pipe, heated side mirrors, side sills, and a rear spoiler, as part of their standard feature list. But only the SR Turbo variant gets the 1.5-liter turbo-four engine that produces 188 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. The top-of-the-line Sentra SL gets standard leather upholstery, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a power-operated driver’s seat with lumbar support.
Which Trim should you buy?
The base Sentra S trim is scarcely specced, compared to the likes of the SR and SV trims. These trims however come with modern infotainment and smartphone connectivity features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and comfort features like heated seats, auto climate control. The purchase price won’t shoot through the roof, and within $25,000, you will have a Sentra which offers more than its overpriced competitors. Hence, we recommend the SR and SV trims if you have plans of buying Sentra.