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2012 Nissan Sentra Overview

Price Range: $16,430 to $20,990

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Virtually unchanged from last year, the 2012 Nissan Sentra continues to do battle in the competitive compact segment and holds its own.

The Sentra comes with seating for five and this sedan is available in no less than six trim levels: 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SR, 2.0 SL, and the sportier SE-R/SE-R Spec V trims. Looking at the Sentra, what stands out about it is its size, notably its height. 2.0 SR and SE-R trims get their own unique grille, front and rear fascias, and side skirts to separate them from their less sporty stable mates.

Peek under the hood of most trims of the 2012 Sentra and you’ll find a 140-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 147 pounds-feet of torque. The SE-R gets a larger and more powerful 177-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder, while the SE-R Spec V tops the pile with a 200-horsepower version of the same engine. The majority of Sentras (except the base trim) come equipped standard with an efficient CVT transmission. Moving up to the SE-R adds paddle shifters which gives you some more control, while the Spec V gets a close-ratio six-speed manual.

Fuel economy for the Sentra is decent, but falls short of the top competitors in this segment. With the CVT equipped the Sentra checks in at 27 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. The more powerful SE-R dips those numbers to 24 and 30 respectively, while the Spec V and its six-speed manual only gets 21 mpg/city and 28 mpg/highway.

When it comes to interior features, much of them are optional which allows you to configure the Sentra exactly to your liking. Standard features include air conditioning, power windows and locks, and an auxiliary input jack. From there, the Sentra can be outfitted with keyless entry and ignition, Bluetooth® connectivity, USB port for iPods, a navigation system, or a rear view camera. Both of the SE-R trims get special cloth seating with special embroidery, as well as special instrumentation that relays information to the driver including lateral g-forces and oil pressure.

The 2012 Sentra was rated at four stars overall (out of five possible) by the NHTSA for its performance in crash tests. Standard safety features include six airbags, stability system and traction control, and antilock brakes. A rear view camera is optional.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the standard Civic or Corolla in the compact segment, the 2012 Nissan Sentra won’t steer you wrong. And if you plan on carrying people around more often, the larger Sentra is better suited for passengers than most other compact sedans.
2012 Nissan Sentra

2012 Nissan Sentra

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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