If you're shopping for a compact sedan in Staunton, you may be looking out for a model that's stocked with standard features and has enough passenger and cargo space to comfortably accommodate you on road trips to Charlottesville or Virginia Beach.
In the battle between the 2017 Nissan Sentra and the 2017 Toyota Corolla, it's a close call. However, one pulls ahead when looking at entertainment and interior features. Check out our review to see which is the best fit for you: Â
Features
Nissan Sentra
The 2017 Sentra comes in five trims: S, SV, SR, SR Turbo, and SL. The base S model comes standard with Smart Auto Headlights, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System, a drive computer, in-cabin air filtration, illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls, cruise control, auxiliary and smartphone connectivity. One trim level up adds a RearView Monitor, Advanced Drive-Assist Display with 5-inch color display, hands-free text assistant, Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, 6-speaker audio, Sirius XM Radio, and Bluetooth audio streaming.
Upper trim levels include NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps, 5.8-inch color touchscreen display, Sirius XM Traffic and Travel Link, dual-zone automatic climate control, HomeLink Universal Transmitter, and driver assist safety technologies. The Sentra also has available Bose Premium Audio with eight speakers and two subwoofers.
Toyota Corolla
The 2017 Corolla has eight trims: L, LE, XLE, LE Eco, SE, SE 6MT, 50th Anniversary Special Edition, and XSE. The base model has Bi-LED headlamps, Entune Audio with Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity, integrated backup camera, and driver assistance technologies included in the Toyota Safety Sense package. Upper trims may include Entune Audio Plus with Connected Navigation, automatic climate control, Scout GPS Navigation, and Smart Key with push-button start.
Interior
Nissan Sentra
In the world of compact sedans, it can be hard to find a model with a luxe cabin, but updates to the Sentra have pretty much nailed it. With piano-black accents, noise-cancelling features, and a cleanly designed dash and center stack, you'll forget you chose the economy option. Additionally, it has two cubic feet more of trunk space than the Corolla and 60/40 split fold-down rear seats to give you even more space for stowing.
All models come available with the Style Package, which includes 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, power sliding glass moonroof, and LED mood lighting. Additionally, the Sentra has available leather-appointed seating, heated front seats, and power lumbar support. Â
Toyota Corolla
The Corolla features standard fabric-trimmed seating and 60/40 split-folding rear seats, with available power-adjustable front seats, metallic and chrome interior trim, heated front seats, and leather-trimmed steering wheel. While the Corolla does not have available leather-appointed seating (premium fabric includes SofTex), upper trim levels do include a power tilting/sliding moonroof with sunshade.
Pricing
Nissan Sentra
Starting at $16,990 MSRP
Toyota Corolla
Starting at $18,500 MSRP