2026 Nissan Sentra: 5-Year Cost of Ownership

An estimate of what a 2026 Nissan Sentra typically costs to own over 5 years, based on a real $26,741 market price and 34 MPG combined.

Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026

Where the money goes

How it compares

The 2026 Nissan Sentra ranks #5 of 22 sedans in our database for lowest 5-year cost — $4,866 less than the average sedan in our database ($34,243). Here’s how it stacks up against similarly priced rivals:

Where it costs the least to own

Gas prices, insurance rates, sales tax and registration fees change the 5-year cost of a 2026 Nissan Sentra by about $6,051 depending on where you live.

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Quick answers

How much does a 2026 Nissan Sentra cost per month to own?

About $490 a month averaged over 5 years, or $29,377 in total. That covers depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and sales tax and fees, but not loan interest.

How much value does a 2026 Nissan Sentra lose in 5 years?

About $10,746, or 40% of its $26,741 market price. That’s based on what real 5-year-old examples sell for today.

How much does a 2026 Nissan Sentra cost to fuel?

At 34 MPG combined, 12,000 miles a year and $3.50/gallon, fuel costs about $1,235 a year ($103/month).

Is a 2026 Nissan Sentra cheap to own compared with other sedans?

It ranks #5 of 22 for lowest 5-year cost among the sedans we track, costing $4,866 less than the average sedan in our database ($34,243). It works out to about $0.49 per mile driven.

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