All-new Nissan Sentra moves price needle up slightly for 2026

Depending on how you look at it, the 2026 Nissan Sentra is increasing in starting MSRP in Canada by $1,370 or $695.

2026 Nissan Sentra exterior — *An all-new Nissan Sentra has launched for 2026. – Nissan Canada photo*

Canadian prices for the next-generation Nissan Sentra have been announced, and the compact sedan is increasing in price, but not by much.

The 2026 Nissan Sentra has a starting Canadian manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $25,268. Once fees and levies are tacked on, that brings the car’s starting purchase price to $27,887.

Depending on how you look at it, the starting MSRP is increasing by $1,370 or $695.

The outgoing Sentra, in S trim with a six-speed manual transmission, had an MSRP that was $1,370 cheaper.

The new Sentra, however, no longer offers a manual transmission, as all versions feature an Xtronic continuously variable transmission.

If you were to compare the 2026 Sentra’s starting price to the lowest priced version of the 2025 model with an automatic transmission, then the price difference narrows to $695.

Nissan Canada said four per cent of Canadian Sentra buyers opted for the stick shift.

2026 Nissan Sentra interior — *The 2026 Nissan Sentra gets a host of tech features that weren’t available on the previous car. – Nissan Canada photo*

The new Sentra ups the comfort and tech features.

It now includes dual 12.3-inch displays, an Intelligent Digital Around View monitor with moving object detection, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, front and rear Zero Gravity seats, capacitive-touch HVAC controls, and intelligent forward collision warning.

Available features include a drive mode selector, which includes Sport mode on SV and SR grades, 64-colour customizable ambient lighting, ProPilot Assist, blind-spot intervention, three USB-S charge ports, wireless charging dock and more.

The SR trim gets gloss-black elements for a sporty look, a V-motion grille, side sills, rear spoiler and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The new Sentra maintains the outgoing car’s 2-litre four-cylinder engine with 149 hp and 146 lb.-ft. of torque with standard idle start-stop.

Fuel economy is rated at 7.9/6.1/7.1 L/100 km (city/highway/combined).

Canadian prices

Starting Canadian prices for the 2026 Sentra are as follows:

S – $27,887 (MSRP of $25,268 plus destination and handling)
SV – $29,887 (MSRP of $27,268)
SV Premium – $30,987 (MSRP of $28,368)
SR – $32,287 (MSRP of $29,668)
SR Premium – $34,617 (MSRP of $31,998)

Destination and handling charges may vary by location.

For full model details, visit the Nissan Canada website.