2027 Nissan Sentra: real cost in California
See the Sentra on Nissan's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, S · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$22,990the advertised price
Drive away$26,539with fees and tax
Loan payment$367/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$963/moeverything, after resale
$26,539 to drive away + $54,159 to run it for 6 years − $11,366 back at resale = $69,333, or $963 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$26,539
Running it, 6 yrs+$54,159
Back at resale−$11,366
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$22,990Feesfreight $1,275 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,360Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,189Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,449Fuel13,500 mi a year at 33 MPG
+$14,109Maintenanceestimate
+$8,176Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$5,915Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$4,901Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,610Resale after 6 years49% of MSRP, you get this back
−$11,366True cost $69,333 ÷ 72 months$963 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan183.0 in long
Seats5
Cargo14.3 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance4.7–4.8 inlow; watch steep driveways
Engine and fuel
Engine149 hp gas, FWD
0–60 mph8.1–8.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy32–33 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18"215/45R18
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · some trims or an option
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years49% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 149 hp, 5 seats.| S | $22,990 | $26,539 | $69,333 | ✓ $963/mo | 33 MPG | — No | — No |
| SV | $23,990 | $27,629 | $70,753 | $983/mo | 33 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SR | $24,990 | $28,719 | $72,623 | $1,009/mo | 32 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SR Midnight Edition | $25,640 | $29,427 | $73,328 | $1,018/mo | 32 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SL | $27,990 | $31,989 | $75,444 | $1,048/mo | 33 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
S
✓ $963/mo
True cost
SV
$983/mo
True cost
SR
$1,009/mo
True cost
SR Midnight Edition
$1,018/mo
True cost
SL
$1,048/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
S$22,990
SV$23,990
SR$24,990
SR Midnight Edition$25,640
SL$27,990
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ S to SR Midnight Edition
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ from SR
360° camera
+ $2,300
✓ from SL
Parking sensors
✓ from SL
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $500
+ $990
+ $650
✓ from SR Midnight Edition
Heated steering wheel
+ $990
+ $650
✓ from SL
Dual-zone climate
+ $650
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ from SV
Wireless phone charging
+ $990
✓ from SR
Power driver's seat
+ $2,300
✓ from SL
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $2,300
✓ from SL
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
Sunroof
+ $650
✓ from SL
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingCooled seatsHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateMemory seatWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationHead-up displayAWD or 4WDTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the S (85 items)
- Speakers: 4
- Reconfigurable LCD Instrument Cluster: 7" Multi-function information display
- Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Voice Recognition: Siri Eyes Free/Google Assistant
- Connected Services: SiriusXM with 3-month subscription included
- Keyfob Keyless Entry
- Smart Device Integration
- Wireless Audio Streaming: Bluetooth
- Wireless Phone Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Driver Information Center
- USB Ports: 3
- 12V DC Power Outlet: 1
- LCD Monitor: NissanConnect 12.3" touch-screen display
- 1st-row LCD Monitor Count: 2
- Forward Collision System
- Front Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Collision System: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning
- Brake Assist
- Auto High Beam Headlights: High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Speed Limit Display: Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Hill Hold Control: Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Low Tire Pressure Warning: Tire specific
- Tire Fill Assistant: Easy-Fill Tire Alert
- Blind-spot Warning: Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
- Active Lane Keep Assist
- Driver Attention Alert: Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
- Cruise Control
- Cruise Control — Adaptive: Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
- Parking Sensors: No sensors
- Keyfob Window Activation
- Proximity Key
- Open/Close Cargo Access: Mechanical
- Keyfob Cargo Access
- Rear Cargo Door: Trunk
- Driver Mirror: Power remote
- Passenger Mirror: Power remote
- Headlight Beam: LED low/high beam
- Exterior Light Control: Auto on/off
- Delay-off Headlights
- LED Front Exterior Accent Lights: LED
- LED Taillights
- Body Material: Fully galvanized steel
- Grille: Black
- Passenger Rear Doors: Conventional
- Door Count: 4
- Antenna: Window grid
- Front Bumper: Body-colored
- Rear Bumper: Body-colored
- Front Driver Seat: Manual
- Front Driver Seat Direction Control: 6-way adjustable
- Front Passenger Seat: Manual
- Front Passenger Direction Control: 4-way adjustable
- Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear/Second Row Seating: Folding 60-40 split-bench seats
- Steering Wheel Material: Urethane
- Seat Material: Cloth
- Welcome lighting/Illuminated entry
- Air Conditioning: Manual
- Cabin Air Filter
- Window Control: Power
- Window Control — Express Up: Driver
- Window Control — Express Down: Driver
- Tilting Steering Wheel: Manual
- Telescoping Steering Wheel: Manual
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Window Tint: Light
- Instrumentation Display: 7" Advanced Drive-Assist Display
- Exterior Temperature
- Driver Front-impact Air Bag
- Passenger Front-impact Air Bag
- Driver Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Passenger Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Rear Side-impact Air Bag
- Curtain Air Bag: Curtain 1st and 2nd row
- Occupant Classification System
- Side-impact Beams
- Height-adjustable Seat Belts: Front
- Seat Belt Pretensioners: Front and rear
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): 4-wheel
- Traction Control System: ABS and driveline
- Vehicle Dynamic Control: Stability control
- Panic Alarm
- Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks: Manual
Recalls
5 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Sentra models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Power train2025 · 946 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles.Recall 26V410000 at NHTSA ↗Seats2026 · 15 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles.Recall 26V145000 at NHTSA ↗Latches/locks/linkages2025 · 26,432 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles.Recall 26V023000 at NHTSA ↗Visibility2025 · 41,797 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles.Recall 25V807000 at NHTSA ↗Seats2025 · 199 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles.Recall 25V153000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Sentra in California?
- $26,539 to drive away for the S, from a $22,990 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $367 loan payment, about $969 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $963 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Super BlackGun MetallicFresh PowderScarlet Ember TintcoatImperial BronzeAtlantic Gray MetallicEnergetic Ember / Super Black Two-toneBluestone Pearl / Super Black Two-toneAtlantic Gray Metallic / Super Black Two-toneAspen White TriCoat / Super Black Two-toneAspen White TriCoat
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US prices in US dollars from Nissan's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.