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2003 Nissan Sentra

2003 Nissan Sentra Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$12,099 - $17,199

Original MSRP:
$11,379 - $15,726

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
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2003 Nissan Sentra Review
"Nissan's smallest cars juggle models and features for 2003. All Sentras are 4-cyl 4-dr sedans. The base XE and step-up GXE use a 126-hp 1.8-liter engine that meets the stricter emissions standards of last year's California-only CA model, which is dropped. New is the Limited Edition, basically a GXE with a 165-hp 2.5-liter engine, plus standard automatic transmission, ABS, and front side airbags. XE and GXE offer automatic as an option to 5-speed manual, and this year go from 14- to 15-inch standard wheels. Again topping the line are the sporty 2.5-liter SE-R and SE-R Spec V models with 165 and 175 hp, respectively, plus 6-speed manual transmission for the Spec V. SE-R boasts specific interior trim, sport suspension, 16-inch wheels, and 4-wheel disc brakes. Spec V has a tighter suspension, 17-inch wheels, unique exterior touches, and sport front seats, now with silver-color cloth inserts instead of red. Side airbags and ABS remain available for GXE, SE-R, and Spec V."
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 20V747000
Mfg's Report Date December 1, 2020
Component AIR BAGS
Number of Units Affected 3,930
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2003 Nissan Sentra Models & Prices

2003 Nissan Sentra XE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn XE Manual $12,099 $11,379 $186 / Month*
4dr Sdn XE Auto $12,899 $12,131 $198 / Month*
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2003 Nissan Sentra GXE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn GXE Manual $14,099 $12,892 $210 / Month*
4dr Sdn GXE Auto $14,899 $13,624 $222 / Month*
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2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE-R Manual $16,199 $14,812 $242 / Month*
4dr Sdn SE-R Auto $16,999 $15,543 $254 / Month*
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2003 Nissan Sentra Limited Edition
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Limited Edition Auto $16,599 $15,178 $248 / Month*
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2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE-R Spec V Manual $17,199 $15,726 $257 / Month*
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2003 Nissan Sentra Features and Standard Equipment

EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
LEV certified (2.5L engine/6-speed manual trans)         •
SULEV certified (1.8L engine/4-speed auto trans/CA/NE emissions) • •      
SULEV certified (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans/CA/NE emissions) • •      
ULEV certified (1.8L engine/4-speed auto trans/federal emissions) • •      
ULEV certified (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans/federal emissions) • •      
ULEV certified (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)     • •  
ULEV certified (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)     •    
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
City 23/hwy 28 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans)     • •  
City 23/hwy 29 (2.5L engine/6-speed manual trans)         •
City 24/hwy 29 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)     •    
City 28/hwy 35 (1.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) • •      
City 28/hwy 36 (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) • •      
EXTERIOR Features
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
2-speed windshield wipers •        
Blue-green laminated tinted glass • • • • •
Body-color body-side moldings • • • • •
Body-color bumpers • • • • •
Body-color door handles   • • • •
Body-color side-sill extensions     •   •
Chrome exhaust tips       •  
Chrome exhaust tips w/high-flow muffler         •
Dual manual remote-controlled door mirrors •        
Flush mounted one piece halogen headlamps • • • • •
Fog lamps     •   •
Limited Edition badging       •  
Pwr body-color exterior mirrors   • • • •
Rear spoiler     •   •
SE-R unique front fascia     •   •
Variable intermittent windshield wipers   • • • •
INTERIOR Features
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
60/40 split fold-down rear seat   •      
8-way manual adjustable driver seat   • • • •
Adjustable front head restraints • • • • •
Air conditioning   • • • •
AM/FM stereo w/CD player, 100-watt amp, (4) speakers   •      
AM/FM stereo w/CD player, 180-watt amp, (7) speakers     • • •
Center console w/lid • • • • •
Cruise control     • • •
Dashboard storage location w/lid   • • • •
Day/night rearview mirror • • • • •
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors   • • • •
Fixed mast antenna • • • • •
Fixed-back rear seat         •
Front cup holders, coin box, ashtray, in-dash pwr source • • • • •
Full trunk trim • • • • •
Immobilizer/VSS system       •  
Instruments-inc: speedometer, fuel, coolant temp, trip meter, door ajar & low fuel warning lamp • • • • •
Knit cloth seat trim •        
Leather wrapped shift knob     •    
Leather wrapped steering wheel       •  
Molded door panels w/cloth inserts, driver/front passenger map pockets • • • • •
Overhead storage console w/map lamps   • • • •
Pwr door locks   • • • •
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto down   • • • •
Rear assist grips   • • • •
Rear aux pwr outlet   • •   •
Rear cup holders   • •   •
Rear heat ducts   • •   •
Rear window defroster • • • • •
Reclining front bucket seats • • • •  
Remote keyless entry w/trunk release   • • • •
Remote trunk/fuel door release • • • • •
Skyline style sport bucket seats         •
Special leather wrapped steering wheel & 6-speed shift knob         •
Sport radial faced gauges w/red illumination     •   •
Sporty cloth seat trim     •   •
Tachometer   • • • •
Tilt steering column • • • • •
Trunk lamp   • • • •
Velour seat trim   •   •  
MECHANICAL Features
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
1.8L SMPI DOHC 16-valve 4-cyl engine • •      
13.2 gallon fuel tank • • • • •
15" alloy wheels       •  
15" steel wheels w/full wheel covers • •      
16" alloy wheels     •    
17" alloy wheels         •
2.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cyl engine     • • •
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD • • • •  
4-wheel anti-lock brakes       •  
5-speed manual transmission w/OD, clutch interlock • • •    
6-speed manual transmission         •
Battery saver   • • • •
Front stabilizer bar   • •   •
Front steel strut tower brace     •   •
Front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes • •      
Front wheel drive • • • • •
Front/rear disc brakes     • • •
Helical limited slip differential         •
Independent strut front suspension • •   •  
Multi-link rear suspension w/stabilizer bar • • • • •
P195/55HR16 all-season tires     •    
P195/60HR15 all-season SBR tires • •   •  
P215/45ZR17 performance tires         •
Pwr rack & pinion steering • • • • •
Spec V-rated suspension         •
Sport tuned suspension     •    
SAFETY Features
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
3-point ALR/ELR seat belts for all seating positions • • • • •
Child safety rear door locks • • • • •
Driver & front passenger airbags • • • • •
Emergency trunk release (located inside trunk) • • • • •
Front seatbelt pretensioners • • • • •
Front/rear crumple zones • • • • •
Pipe-style steel door beams • • • • •
Rigid bar child seat anchorage system • • • • •
Side impact air bags       •  

2003 Nissan Sentra Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
(AUD) AUDIO FANATIC PKG -inc: Rockford Fosgate audio system w/AM/FM stereo, CD player, 300-watt amp & (9) speakers, partial fold-down rear seat, vehicle security system, vehicle immobilizer system (REQ: J01 Sunroof Pkg) *NET*     •    
(AUD) AUDIO FANATIC PKG -inc: Rockford Fosgate audio system w/AM/FM stereo, CD player, 300-watt amp & (9) speakers, partial fold-down rear seat, vehicle security system, vehicle immobilizer system *NET*         •
(HUG) ROAD HUGGING PKG -inc: 15" alloy wheels, fog lights *NET*   •      
(SAB) SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS & ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (ABS)     •   •
(SAB) SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS & ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (ABS) (REQ: G03 Road Trip Pkg or G07 Synergy Pkg)   •      
(SAB) SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS & ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (ABS) (REQ: G07 Synergy Pkg)   •      
(SRF) SUNROOF PKG -inc: pwr tilt/sliding glass sunroof, dual illuminated visor mirrors *NET*     • • •
(SYN) SYNERGY PKG -inc: rear spoiler, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, leather wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, 180-watt CD audio system w/(7) speakers, alloy wheels, fog lights (N/A w/G03 Road Trip Pkg or G05 Road Hugging Pkg) *NET*   •      
(SYN) SYNERGY PKG -inc: rear spoiler, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, leather wrapped steering wheel/shift knob, cruise control, 180-watt CD audio system w/(7) speakers, alloy wheels, fog lights (N/A w/ G03 Road Trip Pkg or G05 Road Hugging Pkg) *NET*   •      
(TRP) ROAD TRIP PKG -inc: cruise control, 180-watt CD audio system w/(7) speakers (N/A w/G07 Synergy Pkg) *NET*   •      
(TRP) ROAD TRIP PKG -inc: cruise control, 180-watt CD audio system w/(7) speakers (N/A w/S01 Side Air Bags or G07 Synergy Pkg) *NET*   •      
OPTION PACKAGE Options
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
(XOP) XE OPTION PKG -inc: air cond, AM/FM stereo w/CD player/100 watts/(4) speakers *NET* •        
PAINT TYPE Options
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
STANDARD PAINT • • • • •
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
(FLO) FLOOR MATS (PIO) • • • • •
(MIC) IN-CABIN MICROFILTER (PIO) • • • • •
(SGD) SPLASH GUARDS (PIO) • •   •  
(SPL) REAR SPOILER (PIO) • •   •  

2003 Nissan Sentra Technical Specifications

Brakes
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.12 x 0.87 10.12 x 0.87 11.02 x 0.87 11.02 x 0.87 11.02 x 0.87
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.13 x 0.28 9.13 x 0.28
Cargo Area Dimensions
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
Trunk Volume (ft) 11.6 11.6 11.6 11.6 11.6
Engine
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
Displacement 1.8L/- TBD - 1.8L/- TBD - 2.5L/- TBD - 2.5L/- TBD - 2.5L/- TBD -
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 126 @ 6000 126 @ 6000 165 @ 6000 165 @ 6000 175 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 129 @ 2400 129 @ 2400 175 @ 4000 175 @ 4000 180 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
Height, Overall (in) 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5 55.5
Length, Overall (in) 177.5 177.5 177.5 177.5 177.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 99.8 99.8 99.8 99.8 99.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3 67.3
Fuel Tank
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2
Steering
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.01 3.01 2.4 3.01 2.4
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.7 34.7 38.4 34.7 38.4
Suspension
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Beam Multi-Link Beam Multi-Link Beam Multi-Link Beam Multi-Link Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
Front Tire Size P195/60HR15 P195/60HR15 P195/55HR16 P195/60HR15 P215/45ZR17
Rear Tire Size P195/60HR15 P195/60HR15 P195/55HR16 P195/60HR15 P215/45HR17
Transmission
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Type 5 5 5 4 6
Vehicle
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
Front Head Room (in) 39.9 39.9 39.9 39.9 39.9
Front Leg Room (in) 41.6 41.6 41.6 41.6 41.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5 52.5
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 88.5 88.5 88.5 88.5 88.5
Second Head Room (in) 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0
Second Leg Room (in) 33.7 33.7 33.7 33.7 33.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.6 52.6 52.6 52.6 52.6
Weight Information
XE GXE SE-R Limited Edition SE-R Spec V
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2537 2574 2713 2752 2708

2003 Nissan Sentra Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger airbags
Front seatbelt pretensioners
3-point ALR/ELR seat belts for all seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
Rigid bar child seat anchorage system
Emergency trunk release (located inside trunk)
Pipe-style steel door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Side impact air bags
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: No Test Rear Passenger: No Test

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).