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2012 Nissan Sentra

2012 Nissan Sentra Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$16,430 - $20,990

Original MSRP:
$15,759 - $19,571

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating N/A
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2012 Nissan Sentra Review
The 2012 Nissan Sentra is a 4-door, 5-passenger new sedan that has been carried over from 2011. The 2012 Nissan Sentra is offered in six different models, the 2.0, the 2.0 SR, the 2.0 S, the 2.0 SL, the SE-R, and the SE-R Spec V. The 2012 Nissan Sentra has a 2.5 liter V6engine and an automatic transmission. The 2012 Nissan Sentra carries a 36,000/36 basic warranty and is a new car that averages over 20 MPG mpg city and 34 mpg highway.

The 2012 Nissan Sentra comes with all of the following as standard: full power accessories, child safety door locks, ABS brakes, traction/stability control, front power outlet, engine start/stop button, CD player, Bluetooth® wireless access, USB port, MP3 player, automatic headlights with auto off, halogen headlights, fog lights, front air dam, rear spoiler, air conditioning, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, tire pressure monitor, trip computer, delayed courtesy lighting, leather steering wheel, keyless entry, remote fuel door, cloth seating, front bucket seats, second row floor mats, tilt steering column, seatback storage, armrest storage, cup holders, alloy wheels, tire detail, privacy glass, power/folding and heated exterior mirrors, rear wiper and a rear defroster. *Not all of the above features may come as standard on the 2012 Nissan models.

Some optional upgrades for the 2012 Nissan Models includes, interior accent lighting, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and floor mats.

The 2012 Nissan Sentra is a new car under $20,000 that has a starting price of $16,250.
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SL, 2.0 SR, SE-R, SE-R Spec V N/A

2012 Nissan Sentra Models & Prices

2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 Manual 2.0 $16,430 $15,759 $257 / Month*
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 $17,610 $16,888 $276 / Month*
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2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SR
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 SR $18,360 $17,125 $279 / Month*
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2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 S $18,360 $17,125 $279 / Month*
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2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 CVT 2.0 SL $19,760 $18,428 $301 / Month*
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2012 Nissan Sentra SE-R
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 CVT SE-R *Late Avail* $20,490 $19,107 $312 / Month*
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2012 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 Manual SE-R Spec V *Late $20,990 $19,571 $319 / Month*
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2012 Nissan Sentra Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
15" 6-spoke look steel wheels w/full wheel covers •          
16" 5-spoke look steel wheels w/full wheel covers     •      
16" 7-spoke aluminum wheels   •        
16" 8-spoke aluminum wheels       •    
17" 5-spoke aluminum wheels         • •
Body color bumpers • • • • • •
Body color manual mirrors •          
Body color pwr mirrors   • • • • •
Body-color door handles • • • • • •
Body-colored rear decklid spoiler • • • • • •
Body-side moldings w/chrome insert     • •    
Chrome trunk lid finisher •   • •    
Compact spare tire • • • • • •
Fog lights   •   • • •
Green tinted glass • • • • • •
Multi-reflector halogen headlamps -inc: auto off headlamp feature in battery saver • • • • • •
P205/55HR16 all-season tires   • • •    
P205/60HR15 all-season tires •          
P225/45VR17 all-season tires         •  
P225/45WR17 summer tires           •
Reinforced upper cowl           •
SE-R badging         •  
Side sill spoilers   •     • •
SL badging       •    
Smoked appearance headlights & taillights   •     • •
Spec-V badging           •
Sport grille   •     • •
SR badging   •        
Unique front/rear sport fascias   •     • •
Variable intermittent windshield wipers • • • • • •
INTERIOR Features
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
(2) 12V pwr outlets   • • • • •
1 DIN size utility box w/lid • • • • • •
12V pwr outlet •          
4-way manual adjustable front bucket seats •          
60/40 split fold-flat rear seats • • • •    
Air conditioning w/in-cabin micro filter • • • • • •
Cargo area light • • • • • •
Chrome plated interior door handles   • • • • •
Color-keyed interior door handles •          
Covered passenger visor vanity mirror •          
Daytime illumination • • • • • •
Drilled aluminum pedal pads         • •
Driver/front passenger door map pockets • • • • • •
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors   • • • • •
Fixed rear bench seat         • •
Flexible center console storage w/dual front adjustable cup holders •          
Floor & trunk carpeting • • • • • •
Front bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual adjustable driver w/height adjustment, 4-way manual adjustable passenger   • • • • •
Front passenger seatback map pocket   • •      
Front seatback map pockets       •    
Front seatback net pockets         • •
Front/rear passenger assist grips • • • • • •
Instrument panel utility storage bin • • • • • •
Instrumentation -inc: fuel consumption gauge, tachometer •          
Instrumentation -inc: outside temp gauge, fuel consumption gauge, oil pressure, acceleration/deceleration G-meter, tachometer         • •
Instrumentation -inc: outside temp gauge, fuel consumption gauge, tachometer   • • •    
Intelligent key       •    
Leather wrapped steering wheel w/tilt steering column, illuminated mounted cruise, audio & Bluetooth controls       •    
Leather-wrapped shift knob           •
Overhead map light   • • • • •
Oversize glove box • • • • • •
Pwr door locks w/auto-lock • • • • • •
Pwr trunk/manual fuel door release       • • •
Pwr windows w/driver 1-touch auto up/down, auto reverse • • • • • •
Rear center armrest w/(2) cup holders • • • •    
Rear parcel shelf • • • • • •
Rear window defroster w/timer • • • • • •
Remote keyless entry   • • • • •
Remote trunk/fuel door release • • •      
Sport cloth bucket seats w/SE-R embroidery         • •
Sport cloth door trim         • •
Sport leather wrapped steering wheel w/red stitching, tilt steering column, illuminated cruise controls           •
Sport leather wrapped steering wheel w/tilt steering column, illuminated cruise controls         •  
Steering wheel mounted illuminated cruise & audio controls   • •      
Suede cloth door trim • • • •    
Suede cloth seat trim • • • •    
Tilt steering column • • •   • •
Trip computer   • • • • •
Trunk lid inside trim   • • • • •
Vehicle immobilization system • • • • • •
Vehicle security system   • • • • •
MECHANICAL Features
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
2.0L DOHC 16-valve SMPI I4 engine • • • •    
2.5L DOHC 16-valve SMPI HO I4 engine           •
2.5L DOHC 16-valve SMPI I4 engine         •  
6-speed close ratio manual transmission           •
6-speed manual transmission •          
Battery saver • • • • • •
Chrome exhaust finisher   •     • •
Electric pwr speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering • • • • • •
Electronically controlled drive-by-wire throttle • • • • • •
Front wheel drive • • • • • •
Front/rear stabilizer bars • • • • • •
Independent strut front suspension • • • • • •
Pwr front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes • • • •    
Pwr front ventilated/rear solid disc brakes         • •
Rear torsion beam suspension • • • • • •
Sport tuned springs         •  
Sport tuned suspension           •
Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters         •  
Trunk mounted V-brace           •
Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) • • • • •  
SAFETY Features
2.0 2.0 SR 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 • • • • • •
Active adjustable front head restraints • • • • • •
Anti-lock braking system w/electronic brake force distribution • • • • • •
Child safety rear door locks • • • • • •
Child seat anchorages in rear outboard seating positions (LATCH) • • • • • •
Clutch interlock •         •
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags • • • • • •
Dual-stage driver/front passenger airbags w/occupant classification sensor • • • • • •
Emergency inside trunk release • • • • • •
Energy absorbing steering column • • • • • •
Front seatbelt pretensioners w/adjustable upper anchorages & load limiters • • • • • •
Passenger window lockout • • • • • •
Roof mounted curtain air bags for outboard positions • • • • • •
Side-door guard beams • • • • • •
Tire pressure monitoring system • • • • • •
Traction control system (TCS) • • • • • •
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) • • • • • •
Zone body construction w/front/rear crumple zones, hood deformation point • • • • • •
ENTERTAINMENT Features
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
4.3" color display audio system -inc: USB interface       • • •
AM/FM audio system w/CD player -inc: (4) speakers, aux audio input jack •          
AM/FM audio system w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (6) speakers, aux audio input jack, radio data system (RDS), speed-sensitive volume control, iPod interface   • • • • •
Bluetooth hands-free phone system       •    
Fixed roof antenna • • • • • •
XM satellite radio       •    

2012 Nissan Sentra Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
[B10] FRONT/REAR SPLASH GUARDS • • • • • •
[F01] CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: Intelligent Key keyless ignition & entry system w/rear trunk release function, leather wrapped steering wheel, cargo net/hooks, Bluetooth hands-free phone system (REQ: SGD [B10] Splash Guards)   • •      
[H01] AUDIO PKG -inc: 340-watt Rockford Fosgate AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo w/(2) speakers, (4) midrange tweeters, (2) subwoofers, speed sensitive volume, aux input, radio data system (RDS) (REQ: VAL [K02] SL Special Value Pkg)       •    
[J01] MOONROOF PKG -inc: pwr tilt sliding moonroof, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors (REQ: SGD [B10] Splash Guards) *Late Availability*   •        
[K01] SPECIAL EDITION PKG -inc: pwr tilt sliding moonroof, navigation system w/5" screen, XM satellite radio, XM NavTraffic, USB input, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Intelligent Key keyless ignition & entry system w/rear trunk release function, leather wrapped steering wheel, cargo net/hooks, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, Special Edition wheel finish (REQ: SGD [B10] Splash Guards) *Replaces std SR badging with Special Edition badging* *Late Availability*   •        
[K02] SPECIAL VALUE PKG -inc: pwr tilt/sliding glass moonroof, navigation system w/5" color touch screen, XM NavTraffic, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, rearview monitor, cargo net/hooks (REQ: SGD [B10] Splash Guards) (N/A w/NAV [U02] Navigation Pkg)       •    
[U01] TECH PKG -inc: navigation system w/5" color touch screen, XM satellite radio, XM NavTraffic, USB input (REQ: CNV [F01] Convenience Pkg) *Late Availability*     •      
[U01] TECH PKG -inc: navigation system w/5" color touch screen, XM satellite radio, XM NavTraffic, USB input (REQ: SGD [B10] Splash Guards) *Late Availability*   •        
[U02] NAVIGATION PKG -inc: navigation system w/5" color touch screen, XM NavTraffic (REQ: SGD [B10] Splash Guards) (N/A w/VAL [K02] Special Value Pkg or LTH [X01] Leather Pkg)       •    
[U03] SE-R UPGRADE PKG -inc: pwr sliding/tilt glass sunroof, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Intelligent Key keyless ignition & entry system, XM satellite radio, rearview monitor, 340-watt Rockford Fosgate AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo w/(2) speakers, (4) midrange tweeters, (2) subwoofers, satellite radio controls, speed sensitive volume, aux input, radio data system (RDS), navigation system w/5" color touch screen, XM NavTraffic (REQ: SGD [B10] Splash Guards)         •  
[U04] SPEC-V UPGRADE PKG -inc: pwr sliding/tilt glass sunroof, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, XM satellite radio, rearview monitor, 340-watt Rockford Fosgate AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo w/(2) speakers, (4) midrange tweeters, (2) subwoofers, satellite radio controls, speed sensitive volume, aux input, radio data system, helical limited slip differential, navigation system w/5" color touch screen, XM NavTraffic (REQ: SGD [B10] Splash Guards)           •
[X01] LEATHER PKG -inc: leather appointed seats, heated front seats (N/A w/NAV [U02] Navigation Pkg)       •    
EMISSIONS Options
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
[C01] CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS • • • •    
[C03] 50 STATE EMISSIONS • • • • • •
NOTE Options
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
** THIS VEHICLE MAY NOT YET BE AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER DELIVERY - SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS **         • •
PAINT Options
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
ASPEN ICE • • • • • •
BLUE ONYX •   • •    
BRILLIANT SILVER • • • • • •
ESPRESSO BLACK     • •    
MAGNETIC GRAY •   • •    
METALLIC BLUE   •     • •
RED ALERT   •     • •
RED BRICK •   • •    
SUPER BLACK • • • • • •
PAINT SCHEME Options
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
STANDARD PAINT • • • • • •
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
[B92] BODY SIDE MOLDING (PIO) •          
[L92] (4) PIECE FLOOR MAT SET (PIO) • • • • • •
[N92] ELECTROCHROMIC REARVIEW MIRROR (PIO) • • • • • •
[N93] INTERIOR ACCENT LIGHTING (PIO) • • • • • •
SEAT TRIM Options
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
BEIGE, SEAT TRIM •   • •    
CHARCOAL, SEAT TRIM • • • • • •

2012 Nissan Sentra Technical Specifications

Brakes
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes 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 11.02 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 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Trunk Volume (ft) 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1 12.0
Engine
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Displacement 2.0L/122 2.0L/122 2.0L/122 2.0L/122 2.5L/- TBD - 2.5L/- TBD -
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 135 @ 5100 135 @ 5100 135 @ 5100 135 @ 5100 177 @ 6000 200 @ 6600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 142 @ 4800 142 @ 4800 142 @ 4800 142 @ 4800 172 @ 2800 180 @ 5200
Exterior Dimensions
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Height, Overall (in) 59.5 59.5 59.5 59.5 59.5 59.1
Length, Overall (in) 179.8 180.1 179.8 179.8 180.1 180.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.6 5.7 5.7 5.7 - TBD - - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 105.7 105.7 105.7 105.7 105.7 105.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5
Fuel Tank
2.0 2.0 SR 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 14.5
Steering
2.0 2.0 SR 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 2.9
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion 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 35.4
Suspension
2.0 2.0 SR 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 Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Front Tire Size P205/60HR15 P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16 P225/45VR17 P225/45WR17
Rear Tire Size P205/60HR15 P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16 P225/45VR17 P225/45WR17
Transmission
2.0 2.0 SR 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 Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual CVT CVT CVT CVT Manual
Trans Type 6 1 1 1 1 6
Vehicle
2.0 2.0 SR 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 39.5
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9 56.9
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 94.5 94.7 94.7 94.7 94.7 94.7
Second Head Room (in) 35.9 35.9 35.9 35.9 35.9 35.9
Second Leg Room (in) 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.1 55.1 55.1 55.1 55.1 55.1
Weight Information
2.0 2.0 SR 2.0 S 2.0 SL SE-R SE-R Spec V
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2906 2993 2990 2997 3131 3109

2012 Nissan Sentra Safety Features

Safety Features
Anti-lock braking system w/electronic brake force distribution
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
Traction control system (TCS)
Clutch interlock
Side-door guard beams
Zone body construction w/front/rear crumple zones, hood deformation point
Dual-stage driver/front passenger airbags w/occupant classification sensor
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags
Roof mounted 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
Passenger window lockout
Child seat anchorages in rear outboard seating positions (LATCH)
Emergency inside trunk release
Active adjustable front head restraints
Energy absorbing steering column
Tire pressure monitoring system
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A