2010 Nissan Sentra

2010 Nissan Sentra Price Range: $15,350 - $21,160

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Nissan Sentra to the dealership as the average sedan. The typical sedan pales in comparison to the Nissan Sentra with respect to fuel economy. The Nissan Sentra will save you money at the pump compared to the average sedan. Regarding MSRP, the Nissan Sentra costs tremendously less than the typical sedan. The Nissan Sentra will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the typical sedan.

Utility
The Nissan Sentra and the average sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers. The average sedan outpulls the Nissan Sentra by a large margin.

Convenience
The average sedan's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Nissan Sentra.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Sentra's front cabin compared to the average sedan. The ampler interior dimensions of the average sedan make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan Sentra.

Dimensions
The average sedan is tremendously heavier than the Nissan Sentra. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical sedan than the Nissan Sentra because of its bigger tank. The Sentra and the average sedan compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the average sedan packs quite a wallop and will knock the Nissan Sentra down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Nissan Sentra and the average sedan definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average sedan has a more sizeable engine than the Nissan Sentra. Bear in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the average sedan is tremendously more powerful than the Nissan Sentra. The Nissan Sentra could learn a lesson or two from the typical sedan in terms of pickup.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Nissan Sentra isn't quite as generous as the average sedan's.