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Toyota Camry vs. Nissan Sentra Review

How the Toyota Camry stacks up against the Nissan Sentra - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Camry
Price Range: $19,145 - $29,045
2010 Nissan Sentra
Price Range: $15,350 - $21,160
Toyota Camry vs. Nissan Sentra Review

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Toyota Camry packs quite a punch and will knock the Nissan down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Nissan Sentra and the Toyota Camry most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Camry's engine is substantially bigger than the Nissan Sentra's. Note that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones.

Utility
Neither the Nissan Sentra nor the Toyota Camry has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
The Toyota Camry's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Nissan Sentra.

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

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

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Nissan Sentra to the dealership as the Camry. As far as fuel economy, the Nissan Sentra beats the Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry pales in comparison to the Nissan Sentra as far as gas mileage. With respect to MSRP, the Nissan Sentra costs significantly less than the Toyota Camry. The Sentra will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota Camry.

Warranty
The Toyota and the Nissan Sentra have the same basic after-sale protection.

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