2023 Nissan Sentra Review by KBB.com

2023 Nissan Sentra Review

Price: We expect the 2023 Nissan Sentra to have a starting price of approximately $20,000. That’s a little less expensive than rivals such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Hyundai Elantra.

The 2023 Nissan Sentra remains a competent and comfortable 5-passenger compact sedan that’s easy on your budget and good at the fuel pump. The 2023 Sentra should see only small cosmetic changes or tweaks to available options, as the current model dates only to the 2020 model year.

Since this generation of Nissan’s compact sedan was introduced, more safety and tech features have been fitted as standard to every trim level.

The infotainment system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot is optional, and every Sentra is equipped with a forward-collision warning system that has automatic emergency braking. The 2023 Nissan Sentra also has blind-spot monitoring, rear automatic emergency braking, and automatic high-beam headlights standard.

It’s worth noting many of these safety items — particularly reverse automatic braking and blind-spot monitors — cost extra on cars priced thousands more than the Sentra. So in terms of safety and value, the Nissan Sentra scores high marks.

Where this small Nissan sedan stumbles is in how it drives compared to its rivals. While the Sentra’s 149-horsepower 4-cylinder engine and continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) deliver strong fuel economy, the powertrain is far from the peppiest or most fuel-miserly in the compact sedan market. The Honda Civic and Mazda3 are more fun to drive, for example, while the Toyota Corolla offers exceptional mileage (especially in hybrid trim).

If there’s a drawback to the 2023 Nissan Sentra, it’s this: There is neither an especially sporty model (such as an SE-R) nor a hybrid variant that can squeeze 53 miles out of a gallon of gasoline (like the Corolla Hybrid can).

At least the cabin has a classy look and feel to it, considering the Sentra’s attractive price. And the trunk, at 14.3 cubic feet, holds a lot of gear.

2023 Nissan Sentra Pricing

We expect the 2023 Nissan Sentra in standard trim to have a starting price of around $20,000, plus a destination fee.

This is slightly less expensive than key rivals, such as the Honda Civic and Mazda3, so budget-conscious sedan shoppers take note. On the other hand, the Subaru Impreza is a tad cheaper than the Sentra and comes with the added benefit of having standard all-wheel drive (AWD).

Since there is only one choice of powertrain and no high-performance halo model (such as the Honda Civic Type R or a Hyundai Elantra N), the price difference from a base Sentra to a range-topping trim isn’t dramatically different.

In SR trim and loaded with every available amenity, a 2023 Sentra rings in at around $26,000. This includes cosmetic flourishes like larger alloy wheels and 2-tone exterior paint.

Remember to check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to discover what other car shoppers in your area are paying for their new Nissan Sentra.

-TJ