Nissan Sentra for Sale

A red 2024 Nissan Sentra SR driving around a bend.

The first day you buy a car is like a personal holiday. If you choose the right dealership, you’ll be celebrating your milestone with people who care about your automotive experience as much as you do. There are many vehicles on the market, but there are perhaps none with as much style and value as the newest Nissan Sentra for sale. There’s much to learn about the Sentra and its popularity, with a rich history that goes deeper than many think.

As a beloved sedan, many drivers proudly drive their Sentra, so if you’re looking for yours, it can be found at Rusty Wallace Nissan; we surely have the right model for you at a competitive price. We’re equally as excited that you’re taking the next step toward a better automotive experience, and whether the Sentra is an old favorite of yours or it’s your first time buying a vehicle—new or used—the Sentra is built to accommodate.

An Overview of the Sentra

The Nissan Sentra is a popular sedan that has been around for more than forty years, with the first model released in 1982. This was around the time the manufacturer began forgoing the Datsun moniker and instead using the Nissan brand name. Between the foundation of Nissan and the launch of the Sentra, there was half a century separating the two historical events, but if there’s one thing that’ll forever be true in the automotive industry, it’s that a lot can happen in fifty years.

The Sentra’s DNA goes back to the Datsun Sunny—more specifically, the first Sentra was the direct generational leap from the Datsun Sunny B310. At this point, Nissan decided to focus on the strengths of individual markets, and part of this meant creating a fresh identity for some models (so, the Nissan Sentra is known as the Sunny B11 in other territories).

Today, Sentra models are far removed from their older counterparts, and instead, what you get is a more sporty and embellished look over its predecessors, with older models from the 1980s sporting the more boxy and rectangular design synonymous with many sedans and coupes of the day. Each generation subsequently became rounder and smoothed out the edges until you reach the likes of the modern-day Sentra and its sharp grille, multi-tone designs, and a more chiseled chin.

The Sentra has a fair share of competitors, from the Toyota Corolla and Kia Forte to the Honda Civic, Mazda3, and even the Volkswagen Jetta. Compact sedans like these are the most cost-effective of the bunch, with the Sentra being one of the most affordable. The Sentra uses this to its advantage because it is one of the most well-rounded compact sedans in its price range regarding performance, efficiency, cargo space, tech, and more.

A person walking by a blue 2024 Nissan Sentra SR parked by a curb.

Our Selection of Sentra Models

You can buy a Sentra from our wide selection of available models. It’ll take some time to browse through every Sentra we can sell you, so one easy way to begin is to decide whether you want to buy a brand-new Sentra or a pre-owned model. We have both ready for you, and if you haven’t put much thought into it yet, we can also help you make that decision by gauging your budget with your wants, needs, and long-term plans. New and used models are both fantastic options; you can’t go wrong with either.

Purchasing a pre-owned Nissan Sentra model from us means that you have a bit of variety not only in model year but in prices, too. The Sentra has been around for many years, and that’s something you’ll see on full display when you shop with Rusty Wallace Nissan, thanks to a selection that’ll keep you buzzing.

Buying a used Sentra is a great way to save some money—and if you buy a new vehicle from us, you can expect impeccable service and the ability to custom-order your car if you want to personalize it more to your liking. Of course, Nissan’s new vehicle warranties come standard with any new Sentra that you buy from our lot, with a three-year, 36,000-mile limited bumper-to-bumper warranty and a five-year limited powertrain warranty. There’s never been a better time to view our pre-owned selection or to get behind the wheel of the latest Sentra model in your trim of choice.

A high angle rear view of a white 2024 Nissan Sentra SR driving on a highway.

Find Favorable Financing

Your friends at Rusty Wallace Nissan will help set you up with financing plans that’ll keep as much money in your pocket today as possible, and if you enlist our help to find you the right loan, you may find yourself paying less per month than you originally anticipated. Our financial experts take the time to look through all of your options so that you don’t wind up with the wrong loan when the right one is around the corner.

If you place a down payment toward your Sentra, you can also trade in your current vehicle to lower the total cost and thus lower your initial monthly payments. Your credit score can also help you secure lower monthly costs, but if you have a lower score, that doesn’t mean we can’t help you; visit us and see what we can do for you.

Drivers with a sweet tooth for owning the latest automobiles—not unlike upgrading a smartphone every few years—will find that signing a lease provides the best of both worlds: lower payments and the privilege to drive the latest automobiles with far greater frequency than people who buy their vehicles.

Leasing a car does come with several exclusive perks that reduce concerns you'd have with a regular purchase, including mandatory service appointments. Most drivers do financing, though, so visit us today and we’ll tell you all you need to know to get that first step in the door toward your dream automotive experience.

Why Drivers Partner With Us

Of all the possible places you could buy your Nissan Sentra, why should you pick us? It comes down to a few factors—our selection, prices, services, and everything else related to the shopping and service center experience. Another large part of why residents in the Greater Knoxville Area trust us is respect.

We see our customers no different from how we see ourselves, and many of us have been in the same position you’re in now. Because of this, we have all the answers you need so that you can purchase your Sentra from real people who know what it’s like to be a customer with questions and concerns.