2026 Nissan Sentra: real cost in Ontario
See the Sentra on Nissan's site ↗Prices read 2026-10-29
Cheapest trim, S CVT · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$25,268the advertised price
Drive away$31,511with fees and HST
Loan payment$446/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$928/moeverything, after resale
$31,511 to drive away + $48,704 to run it for 6 years − $13,390 back at resale = $66,825, or $928 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$31,511
Running it, 6 yrs+$48,704
Back at resale−$13,390
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$25,268Feesfreight $1,850 · dealer $621 · levies and fees $147
+$2,618HST, 13%Ontario
+$3,625Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$16,695Fuel18,000 km a year at 7.1 L/100 km
+$11,885Maintenanceestimate
+$7,641Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,815Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$5,576Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years53% of MSRP, you get this back
−$13,390True cost $66,825 ÷ 72 months$928 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan4.66 m long
Seats5
Cargo405 Lbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine149 hp gas, FWD
0–100 km/h8.5–10.5 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use7.1–7.2 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingNot published
Tires16" or 18"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · some trims or an option
Insurance claimsAbove averagecollision 199 · theft 74 · injury 104 (100 = avg)
Warranty3 yrs / 60,000 kmpowertrain 5 yrs / 100,000 km
Brand offersFinance from 0% for 36 moNissan's advertised rates, read 2026-11-05; they change monthly
Resale at 6 years53% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 149 hp, 5 seats.| S CVT | $25,268 | $31,511 | $66,825 | ✓ $928/mo | 7.1 L/100 km | — No | — No |
| S CVT | $25,868 | $32,246 | $67,825 | $942/mo | 7.1 L/100 km | — No | — No |
| SV CVT | $27,268 | $33,771 | $69,488 | $965/mo | 7.1 L/100 km | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SV CVT | $27,868 | $34,506 | $70,339 | $977/mo | 7.1 L/100 km | — No | — No |
| SV Premium CVT | $28,368 | $35,014 | $70,860 | $984/mo | 7.1 L/100 km | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SV Premium CVT | $28,968 | $35,749 | $71,861 | $998/mo | 7.1 L/100 km | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SR CVT | $29,668 | $36,483 | $72,828 | $1,012/mo | 7.2 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SR CVT | $30,268 | $37,218 | $73,680 | $1,023/mo | 7.2 L/100 km | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SR Premium CVT | $31,998 | $39,116 | $75,845 | $1,053/mo | 7.2 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SR Premium Midnight CVT | $32,998 | $40,303 | $77,190 | $1,072/mo | 7.2 L/100 km | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
S CVT
✓ $928/mo
True cost
S CVT
$942/mo
True cost
SV CVT
$965/mo
True cost
SV CVT
$977/mo
True cost
SV Premium CVT
$984/mo
True cost
SV Premium CVT
$998/mo
True cost
SR CVT
$1,012/mo
True cost
SR CVT
$1,023/mo
True cost
SR Premium CVT
$1,053/mo
True cost
SR Premium Midnight CVT
$1,072/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
S CVT$25,268
S CVT$25,868
SV CVT$27,268
SV CVT$27,868
SV Premium CVT$28,368
SV Premium CVT$28,968
SR CVT$29,668
SR CVT$30,268
SR Premium CVT$31,998
SR Premium Midnight CVT$32,998
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ S CVT to SV CVT
✓
✓
✓
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓
✓ from SR Premium CVT
360° camera
✓ from SR Premium CVT
Parking sensors
✓
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ from SV CVT
Dual-zone climate
✓ SR CVT to SR Premium CVT
Convenience
Push-button start
✓
✓ SV CVT to SV Premium CVT
✓
✓
Remote start
✓ from SV CVT
Wireless phone charging
✓ SV Premium CVT to SR CVT
✓
Power driver's seat
✓
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ S CVT to SV CVT
✓
✓
✓
Wireless CarPlay
✓ S CVT to SV CVT
✓
✓
✓
Premium sound system
✓ from SR Premium CVT
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ S CVT to SV CVT
✓
✓
✓
Capability and looks
Sunroof
✓
✓ from SV Premium CVT
LED headlights
✓ S CVT to SV CVT
✓
✓
✓
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingCooled seatsHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateMemory seatBuilt-in navigationHead-up displayAWD or 4WDTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the S CVT (85 items)
- 2.0 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
- 149 hp
- 146 lb-ft of torque
- Front-wheel Drive (FWD)
- Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
- Front and rear disc brakes
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
- Independent strut front and multi-link rear suspension
- Dual pinion electric power steering
- Idle Stop/Start
- Electric Parking Brake (E-PKB)
- ECO Mode Switch
- 16" steel wheels with full wheel covers
- Intelligent Auto Headlights
- LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
- LED taillights
- Dual power outside mirrors
- Heated outside mirrors
- Black outside mirrors
- In-glass antenna
- Gloss Black with Chrome Finisher V-Motion Grille
- Intelligent Cruise Control
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning System
- Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
- Lane Departure Prevention
- Lane Departure Warning with Haptic Steering Wheel
- Blind Spot Warning
- Blind Spot Intervention
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- RearView Monitor
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
- Intelligent Engine Braking
- Active Ride Control
- Intelligent Trace Control
- High Beam Assist
- Intelligent Driver Alertness
- Active Understeer Control (AUC)
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Auto-Hold Brake Function
- 7" Multi-Information Display
- 12.3" NissanConnect Multimedia Center Display
- Google Assistant Voice Recognition
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- Siri Eyes Free
- Hands-free text messaging assistant
- Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System
- AM/FM audio system with 4 speakers
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Speed-sensitive volume control
- 1 Rear USB port (Type C)
- Streaming Audio via Bluetooth
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags (DR & Pass Front)
- Seat-mounted Driver and Front-passenger side impact air bags
- Seat-mounted Rear outboard passenger side-impact air bags
- Driver and front-passenger supplemental knee air bags
- Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
- Rear seat belts with outboard pretensioners and load limiters
- Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
- LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display and Easy-Fill Tire Alert
- Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Manual air conditioning
- In-cabin microfilter
- Power windows with one-touch driver-side auto-up/down
- Power door locks with speed sensing auto-lock
- Rear Door Alert
- Remote keyless entry with Push Button Ignition
- Manual Tilt and telescoping steering column
- Sun visors with vanity mirrors
- Manual day/night rearview mirror
- 6-way adjustable driver's seat
- 4-way adjustable front-passenger's seat
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks
- Cloth seat trim
- Heated front seats
- Height adjustable front head restraints
- Centre console w/ storage
- Illuminated steering wheel mounted controls
- Rear Windor Defroster with Timer
- Trunk Release Lever in Trunk
- Driver Footrest
- LED Interior Lighting
- Rear Heater Duct
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for 2025 to 2027 Sentra models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Sentra in Ontario?
- $31,511 to drive away for the S CVT, from a $25,268 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $446 loan payment, about $950 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $928 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colours
Atlantic Gray Metallic+$250Super BlackFresh PowderBluestone Pearl+$250Scarlet Ember Tintcoat+$250Imperial Bronze+$250Super Black/Aspen White TriCoat+$795Super Black/Atlantic Gray Metallic+$795Energetic Ember+$250Super Black/Bluestone Pearl+$795Super Black/Energetic Ember+$795
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Prices from Nissan's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-10-29. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.