Real price data
What should you pay for a 2018 Nissan Sentra?
Original MSRP
$18,140
When new
Fair market price
$9,678
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$8,462
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $7,995 · 75th $11,690 · MSRP $18,140
Spread of current 2018 Nissan Sentra listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $9,183 | $18,140 | — |
| SV | $9,713 | $19,085 | — |
| SR | $12,441 | $20,500 | — |
| sr-turbo | — | $22,490 | — |
| sl | — | $23,440 | — |
| nismo | — | $25,790 | — |
- S
- $9,183
- SV
- $9,713
- SR
- $12,441
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Nissan Sentra runs about $9,989 in MT to $11,346 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 | $702 | $110+ | $10,490 |
| TX | $605 | $332 | $10,615 |
| FL | $581 | $1,074+ | $11,333 |
| NY | $387 | $371 | $10,436 |
| PA | $581 | $587 | $10,846 |
| IL | $605 | $683 | $10,966 |
| OH | $556 | $444 | $10,678 |
| GA | $677 | $637 | $10,992 |
| NC | $290 | $793 | $10,761 |
| WA | $629 | $215+ | $10,522 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $10,203 |
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
27
MPG city
33
MPG highway
29
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Nissan Sentra configuration (Premium).
Safety & recalls
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Nissan Sentra.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 19V654000 · 12/09/2019
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2018 Nissan Sentra?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $9,678, within a typical market range of $7,995 to $11,690.
Is the 2018 Nissan Sentra cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $18,140, so a fair used price is roughly $8,462 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Nissan Sentra?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $9,989 in MT to $11,346 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/20/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.