2018 Toyota Corolla vs. 2018 Nissan Sentra

The 2018 Toyota Corolla provides more affordable pricing and better fuel efficiency than its competitor, the 2018 Nissan Sentra. Our team at Findlay Toyota compares the two vehicles, so Las Vegas drivers can easily choose the right car to best fit their needs.

Toyota Corolla Price vs. Nissan Sentra Price

The 2018 Toyota Corolla comes in 6 different trims with variable pricing across each model:

• Corolla L: $18,600 starting MSRP*
• Corolla LE: $19,035 starting MSRP*
• Corolla LE Eco: $19,435 starting MSRP*
• Corolla SE: $20,545 starting MSRP*
• Corolla SE 6MT: $21,765 starting MSRP*
• Corolla XSE: $22,780 starting MSRP*

The 2018 Nissan Sentra offers 9 different trim levels, each at different prices. While the Corolla and Sentra models are priced similarly overall, the higher trim Sentra models are slightly pricier relative to the higher trim Corolla models:

• Sentra S: $16,990 starting MSRP
• Sentra S Midnight Style: $18,770 starting MSRP
• Sentra SV: $19,085 starting MSRP
• Sentra SR: $20,500 starting MSRP
• Sentra SR Midnight Edition: $20,995 starting MSRP
• Sentra SR Turbo: $22,490 starting MSRP
• Sentra SR Turbo Midnight Edition: $22,985 starting MSRP
• Sentra SL: $23,440 starting MSRP
• Sentra NISMO^®: $25,790 starting MSRP

Toyota Corolla MPG vs. Nissan Sentra MPG

The 2018 Toyota Corolla performs efficiently with ECO mode:

• Corolla L: 28 city/ 36 highway est. MPG
• Corolla LE: 28 city/ 36 highway est. MPG
• Corolla LE Eco: 30 city/ 40 highway est. MPG
• Corolla SE: 28 city/ 35 highway est. MPG
• Corolla SE 6MT: 27 city / 35 highway est. MPG
• Corolla XSE: 28 city/ 35 highway est. MPG

The Nissan Sentra gets up to 29 city MPG and 37 highway MPG, which is slightly lower than the fuel economy of the Toyota Corolla:

• 2018 Sentra S equipped with Manual Transmission: 27 city MPG / 35 hwy MPG
• 2018 Sentra S, SV, SR, SL equipped with CVT Transmission: 29 city MPG / 37 hwy MPG
• 2018 Sentra SR Turbo CVT: 27 city MPG / 33 hwy MPG
• NISMO^® equipped with Manual Transmission: 25 city MPG / 31 hwy MPG
• NISMO^® equipped with CVT Transmission: 25 city MPG / 30 hwy MPG

Toyota Corolla Reviews vs. Nissan Sentra Reviews

US News gave the 2018 Toyota Corolla high marks for the following attributes:

• “Great gas mileage”
• “User friendly infotainment”
• “High predicted reliability rating”

US News gave the Nissan Sentra high marks for passenger and cargo space, but also disliked its “outdated, drab cabin” and “underwhelming engines.”

*MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee of $895 for Cars (Yaris, Yaris iA, 86, Corolla, Corolla iM, Camry, Camry HV, Prius LB, Prius c, Prius v, Prius Prime, Mirai, Avalon, Avalon HV), $995 for Small/Medium Trucks, SUVs and Van (C-HR, RAV4, RAV4 HV, Highlander, Highlander HV, 4Runner, Sienna, Tacoma), $1,295 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser), and $1,295 for Large Truck (Tundra). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called the “Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. Actual dealer price will vary.