Negotiating leverage
45
moderate leverage / 100
~51 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2016 Nissan Sentra Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$7,571
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$2,900$14,995
- Typical market range
- $6,495–$9,999
- Ridekick fair price
- $7,571
- Original MSRP range
- $17,760–$22,170
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
51
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Nissan Sentra.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$16,339–$17,050
Estimated dealer invoice — about $17,760 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $7,288 | $17,760 | $16,339–$17,050 |
| SV | $7,623 | $18,550 | $17,066–$17,808 |
| SR | $9,827 | $20,410 | $18,777–$19,594 |
| SL | $9,999 | $22,170 | $20,396–$21,283 |
| sv-4dr-sedan | — | $18,550 | $17,066–$17,808 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$6,097$14,729$23,361
Fair priceS
$7,288
S: fair price $7,288, original MSRP $17,760, estimated dealer cost $16,339 to $17,050.
SV
$7,623
SV: fair price $7,623, original MSRP $18,550, estimated dealer cost $17,066 to $17,808.
SR
$9,827
SR: fair price $9,827, original MSRP $20,410, estimated dealer cost $18,777 to $19,594.
SL
$9,999
SL: fair price $9,999, original MSRP $22,170, estimated dealer cost $20,396 to $21,283.
sv-4dr-sedan
—
sv-4dr-sedan: fair price not available, original MSRP $18,550, estimated dealer cost $17,066 to $17,808.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2016 Nissan Sentra runs about $8,057 in MT to $9,286 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $562 | $110+ | $8,418 |
| TX | $484 | $332 | $8,562 |
| FL | $465 | $1,074+ | $9,285 |
| NY | $310 | $371 | $8,427 |
| PA | $465 | $587 | $8,798 |
| IL | $484 | $683 | $8,913 |
| OH | $445 | $444 | $8,635 |
| GA | $542 | $637 | $8,925 |
| NC | $232 | $793 | $8,771 |
| WA | $503 | $215+ | $8,464 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $8,271 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
29
MPG city
37
MPG highway
32
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Nissan Sentra configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Nissan Sentra.
AIR BAGS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 17V253000 · 13/04/2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 16V436000 · 15/06/2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2016, through April 26, 2016. The engine room harness may have a terminal pin too large to maintain a connection with the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the terminal pin on the engine room harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 16V485000 · 29/06/2016
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Campaign 16V244000 · 26/04/2016
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured June 4, 2012, to April 9, 2016. The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). The deformed seat bracket may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to incorrectly classify the installed CRS, resulting in the front passenger air bag to not be turned off as designed when a CRS is in the seat.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt bracket as well as reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2016. Owners are warned not to install a CRS in the front seat. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 16V242000 · 26/04/2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
Campaign 21V135000 · 03/03/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2016 Nissan Sentra?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $7,571, within a typical market range of $6,495 to $9,999.
Is the 2016 Nissan Sentra cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $17,760, so a fair used price is roughly $10,189 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Nissan Sentra?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $8,057 in MT to $9,286 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Nissan Sentra?
There are about 51 days of national market supply for the 2016 Nissan Sentra — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Nissan Sentra.
How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Nissan Sentra?
Negotiating leverage rates 45/100 (moderate). ~51 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Nissan Sentra?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $16,339–$17,050 — its $17,760 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.