2016 Nissan Sentra 1.8 SL CVT BASE PRICE: $16,780 for S manual; $17,630 for S with CVT; $18,030 for FE; $18,550 for SV; $20,410 for SR; $22,170 for SL. PRICE AS TESTED: $25,545. TYPE: Front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger, compact sedan. ENGINE: 1.8-liter, four-cylinder with CVTCS. MILEAGE: 29 mpg (city), 38 mpg (highway). TOP SPEED: NA.