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2008 Nissan Sentra Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$16,140 - $20,570

Original MSRP:
$15,275 - $19,181

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

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

Side crash ratings:
Driver: Not Rated Rear Passenger: Not Rated

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 utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see 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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2008 Nissan Sentra Review
The 2008 Nissan Sentra is a family sedan that is available in 5 different trims - 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SL, SE-R, and the SE-R Spec V. The Nissan Sentra is a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan. The Sentra 2.0 has a customary 2.0-liter, I4, 140-hp engine and a variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The Sentra SE-R Spec-V has a customary 2.5-liter, I4, 200-hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The Nissan Sentra has a 60,000mi/60 month basic warranty.

The 2008 Nissan Sentra comes with all of the following features as typical - pre-wiring, front power outlet, front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, alloy wheels, tire detail, power accessories, keyless entry, remote controls and releases, safety airbags, child safety door locks, trunk anti-trap, vehicle theft, vehicle lockout, ABS brakes, compact spare tire, stereo system with CD player, intermittent wipers, tinted glass, power adjustable exterior mirrors, air-conditioning, air filter, cruise control, trip computer, steering wheel mounted controls, tire pressure monitor, tilt steering column, tilt steering, front bucket seats with adjustable seat height, automatic headlights and fog lights. The Sentra SE-R SPEC V adds on leather interior.

Premium optional upgrades include a CD changer, power sunroof, sunshade and illuminated vanity mirrors.

The 2008 Sentra is carried over from 2007 and has a base starting price of $15,750 for the 2.0 and extends to $20,180 for the top of the line SE-R SPEC V.
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V401000
Mfg's Report Date SEP 03, 2010
Component EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Number of Units Affected 7948
Summary NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

2008 Nissan Sentra Models & Prices

2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 $16,140 $15,483 $253 / Month*

2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 Man 2.0 S $16,370 $15,275 $249 / Month*
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 S $17,170 $16,018 $261 / Month*

2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 SL $19,070 $17,786 $290 / Month*

2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 CVT SE-R $20,070 $18,716 $305 / Month*

2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 Man SE-R Spec V $20,570 $19,181 $313 / Month*

2008 Nissan Sentra Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Body color bumpers
Body color door handles
Body color manual mirrors        
Body color pwr mirrors  
Daytime illumination
Driving lights  
Green tinted glass
Multi-reflector halogen headlamps
Rear spoiler      
Side sill spoilers      
Sport appearance headlights/taillights      
Sport grille      
Unique front & rear sport fascias      
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
12V pwr outlet
2-line dot matrix info display monitor  
60/40 split fold-down rear seats w/double folding design for flat condition, 90 degree rotating head restraints for easy stowage, detachable center shoulder belt    
Air conditioning w/in-cabin micro filter
Aluminum pedal pads      
AM/FM audio system w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers, auxiliary audio input jack        
AM/FM audio system w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, auxiliary audio input jack, radio data systems (RDS), speed-sensitive volume control  
Bluetooth hands-free phone system        
Cargo area lighting
Center console w/lid
Chrome door handles  
Color-keyed door handles        
Covered passenger visor vanity mirror        
Dashboard storage location w/lid, sunglass storage
Driver seat height adjustment  
Driver/front passenger door map pockets
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors  
Floor & trunk carpeting
Front 4-way manual adjustable seats
Front active head restraints
Front center console cup holders
Front seatback map pockets        
Front seatback net pockets        
Front/rear passenger assist grips
Fuel consumption gauge  
Illumination-inc: center console storage light, overhead map light  
Instrument panel sport finisher      
Instruments-inc: tachometer, fuel, trip odometer, oil pressure meter acceleration/deceleration G-meter        
Instruments-inc: tachometer, fuel, trip odometer, oil pressure meter, acceleration/deceleration G-meter, CVT indicator        
Integrated overhead CD storage    
Intelligent Key keyless ignition & entry system        
Leather seat trim        
Leather wrapped sport shift knob        
Leather wrapped steering wheel w/tilt steering column, illuminated mounted cruise & audio controls        
Outside temp display  
Oversize illuminated glovebox w/lock
Pwr door locks
Pwr windows w/driver 1-touch auto up/down, safety reverse
Rear bench seat      
Rear center armrest cup holders
Rear parcel shelf
Rear window defroster w/timer
Reclining front bucket seats    
Remote fuel door release/pwr trunk release        
Remote keyless entry  
Remote trunk/fuel door release  
Roof mounted radio antenna
Sport cloth bucket seats w/SE-R embroidery        
Sport cloth bucket seats w/SE-R embroidery, red front seatbelts        
Sport cloth door trim      
Sport leather wrapped steering wheel w/tilt steering column w/mounted paddle shifters/cruise controls        
Sport leather wrapped steering wheel-inc: red stitching, tilt steering column w/cruise controls        
Steering wheel mounted illuminated cruise & audio controls        
Suede cloth seat trim      
Tilt steering column      
Tire pressure monitoring system
Trip computer  
Vehicle immobilization system
Vehicle security system  
XM satellite radio        
MECHANICAL Features
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
15" x 6.5" steel wheels w/full wheel covers        
16" x 6.5" aluminum wheels        
16" x 6.5" steel wheels w/full wheel covers        
17" aluminum wheels      
2.0L DOHC SMPI I4 engine    
2.5L DOHC SMPI I4 engine      
6-speed close-ratio manual transmission        
6-speed manual transmission        
Anti-lock braking system w/electronic brake force distribution  
Battery saver timing device
Chrome finish exhaust tip      
Clutch interlock      
Electric pwr rack & pinion steering
Front ventilated disc w/SE-R logo/rear disc brakes        
Front ventilated disc/rear disc brakes        
Front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes    
Front wheel drive
Independent strut front suspension w/coil springs, enlarged stabilizer bar        
Independent strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar  
P205/55HR16 all-season tires      
P205/60HR15 all-season tires        
P225/45VR17 all-season tires        
P225/45WR17 summer tires        
Rear torsion beam suspension w/integrated rear stabilizer bar
Rear trunk-mounted V-Brace        
Reinforced upper cowl        
Sport-tuned springs        
Sport-tuned suspension-inc: springs, shocks, struts        
T125/70D16 spare tire
Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT)  
SAFETY Features
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
3-point ALR/ELR seat belts for passenger seating positions
3-point ELR driver seat belt
Anti-lock braking system w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD)  
Child safety rear door locks
Child seat anchorages in rear outboard seating positions (LATCH)
Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags
Dual-stage driver/front passenger airbags w/occupant classification sensor
Emergency inside trunk release
Front seatbelt pretensioners w/adjustable upper anchorages & load limiters
Front/rear crumple zones
Pipe-style steel door beams
Roof mounted side-impact curtain air bags for outboard positions

2008 Nissan Sentra Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
[A10] (XM) SATELLITE RADIO (REQ: AUD Rockford Fosgate Audio Pkg & SRF Moonroof Pkg)    
[B10] SPLASH GUARDS
[F01] CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: leather wrapped steering wheel, integrated overhead CD holder, Divide-N-Hide trunk system, cargo net, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, remote keyless entry        
[F02] CONVENIENCE PLUS PKG -inc: Intelligent Key keyless ignition & entry system, leather wrapped steering wheel, integrated overhead CD holder, Divide-N-Hide trunk system, cargo net, Bluetooth hands-free phone system        
[H01] ROCKFORD FOSGATE AUDIO PKG -inc: AM/FM/MP3 stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, Rockford Fosgate 340-watt audio system w/(8) speakers, satellite radio controls, speed sensitive volume, auxiliary input, radio data system (REQ: SRF Moonroof Pkg & DNH Divide-N-Hide Trunk System)        
[H01] ROCKFORD FOSGATE AUDIO PKG -inc: AM/FM/MP3 stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, Rockford Fosgate 340-watt audio system w/(8) speakers, satellite radio controls, speed sensitive volume, auxiliary input, radio data system (REQ: SRX XM Satellite Radio & CN1 Convenience Plus Pkg)        
[H01] ROCKFORD FOSGATE AUDIO PKG -inc: AM/FM/MP3 stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, Rockford Fosgate 340-watt audio system w/(8) speakers, satellite radio controls, speed sensitive volume, auxiliary input, radio data system (REQ: SRX XM Satellite Radio & SRF Moonroof Pkg )        
[H01] ROCKFORD FOSGATE AUDIO PKG -inc: AM/FM/MP3 stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, Rockford Fosgate 340-watt audio system w/(8) speakers, satellite radio controls, speed sensitive volume, auxiliary input, radio data system (REQ: SRX XM Satellite Radio, IKY Intelligent Key & SRF Moonroof Pkg )        
[J01] SUNROOF PKG -inc: pwr sliding/tilt glass sunroof, dual illum visor vanity mirrors        
[J01] SUNROOF PKG -inc: pwr sliding/tilt glass sunroof, dual illum visor vanity mirrors (REQ: ALW Alloy Wheels & CN1 Convenience Plus Pkg)        
[J01] SUNROOF PKG -inc: pwr sliding/tilt glass sunroof, dual illum visor vanity mirrors (REQ: ALW Alloy Wheels & CNV Convenience Pkg)        
[J01] SUNROOF PKG -inc: pwr sliding/tilt glass sunroof, dual illum visor vanity mirrors (REQ: HLD Limited Slip Differential or AST All-Season Tires)        
[J01] SUNROOF PKG -inc: pwr sliding/tilt glass sunroof, dual illum visor vanity mirrors (REQ: IKY Intelligent Key)        
[N01] DIVIDE-N-HIDE TRUNK SYSTEM -inc: cargo net & hooks (REQ: SRF Sunroof Pkg)        
[N02] INTELLIGENT KEY (REQ: SRF Moonroof Pkg)        
[T01] ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PKG -inc: anti-lock brake system, electronic brake force distribution        
[V01] HELICAL LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL        
[W01] 16" ALLOY WHEELS (REQ: CN1 Convenience Plus Pkg)        
[W01] 16" ALLOY WHEELS (REQ: CNV Convenience Pkg)        
[W02] P225/45ZR17 ALL-SEASON TIRES *PRICE TO FOLLOW*        
EMISSION Options
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
[C03] 50 STATE EMISSIONS
PAINT TYPE Options
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
[B92] BODY COLOR SIDE MOLDINGS (PIO)
[L92] FLOOR MATS/TRUNK MAT (N/A w/CN1 Convenience Plus Pkg) (PIO)        
[L92] FLOOR MATS/TRUNK MAT (N/A w/CNV Convenience Pkg) (PIO)        
[L92] FLOOR MATS/TRUNK MAT (N/A w/DNH Divide-N-Hide Trunk System) (PIO)        
[L92] FLOOR MATS/TRUNK MAT (PIO)    
[L93] FLOOR MATS/TRUNK MAT (REQ: CN1 Convenience Plus Pkg) (PIO)        
[L93] FLOOR MATS/TRUNK MAT (REQ: CNV Convenience Pkg) (PIO)        
[L93] FLOOR MATS/TRUNK MAT (REQ: DNH Divide-N-Hide Trunk System) (PIO)        
[N93] ELECTROCHROMIC REAR VIEW MIRROR (PIO)
[N94] INTERIOR ACCENT LIGHTING *Late Availability* (PIO)      
[R93] REAR SPOILER (PIO)    

2008 Nissan Sentra Technical Specifications

Brakes
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.02 x 0.94 11.02 x 0.94 11.02 x 0.94 11.7 x 0.94 12.6 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.5 x 0.35 11.5 x 0.35
Cargo Area Dimensions
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Trunk Volume (ft) 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1 12.0
Engine
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Displacement 2.0L/122 2.0L/122 2.0L/122 2.5L/152 2.5L/152
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 140 @ 5100 140 @ 5100 140 @ 5100 177 @ 6000 200 @ 6600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 147 @ 4800 147 @ 4800 147 @ 4800 172 @ 2800 180 @ 5200
Exterior Dimensions
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Height, Overall (in) 59.5 59.5 59.5 59.5 59.1
Length, Overall (in) 179.8 179.8 179.8 180.1 180.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.6 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.7
Wheelbase (in) 105.7 105.7 105.7 105.7 105.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5
Fuel Tank
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5
Steering
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4 35.4 35.4 35.4 35.4
Suspension
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Suspension Type - Front Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Front Tire Size P205/60HR15 P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16 P225/45VR17 P225/45WR17
Rear Tire Size P205/60HR15 P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16 P225/45VR17 P225/45WR17
Transmission
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. CVT Manual CVT CVT Manual
Trans Type 1 6 1 1 6
Vehicle
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Front Head Room (in) 39.5 39.5 39.5 39.5 39.5
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 97.4 94.7 94.7 94.7 94.7
Second Head Room (in) 35.9 35.9 35.9 35.9 35.9
Second Leg Room (in) 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.1 55.1 55.1 55.1 55.1
Weight Information
2.0 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2925 2885 2979 3072 3048

2008 Nissan Sentra Safety Features

Safety Features
Dual-stage driver/front passenger airbags w/occupant classification sensor
Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags
Roof mounted side-impact curtain air bags for outboard positions
Front seatbelt pretensioners w/adjustable upper anchorages & load limiters
3-point ELR driver seat belt
3-point ALR/ELR seat belts for passenger seating positions
Child safety rear door locks
Child seat anchorages in rear outboard seating positions (LATCH)
Emergency inside trunk release
Pipe-style steel door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Anti-lock braking system w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Clutch interlock
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

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

Side crash ratings:
Driver: Not Rated Rear Passenger: Not Rated

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 utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see 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).