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10 Most Affordable Cars in Canada in 2023: Bargain Hunters Unite

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Vincent Aubé
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4th place: 2023 Nissan Sentra S   $20,098 + $1,750 in fees

2023 Nissan Sentra
2023 Nissan Sentra | Photo: Nissan

The 2023 Nissan Sentra S is the most affordable compact sedan in Canada this year, by a slim margin over the Elantra Essential. However, to enjoy the most-affordable Sentra in the offering, you have to be willing to shift gears yourself.

While not as sharp a performer as a Nissan Z, the Sentra is certainly one of the brand's most enjoyable cars to drive right now.

Which helps explain the existence of a Canadian racing series that uses the model. That would be the Nissan Sentra Cup. In fact, the versions modified for the racing series are based on this S trim, with only the more basic equipment included compared to the more expensive versions in the model lineup.

See also: 2021 Nissan Sentra SR Manual Review: Shifting in the Right Direction

See also: 2021 Nissan Sentra SR pictures

2023 Nissan Sentra - Profile
2023 Nissan Sentra - Profile | Photo: Nissan
2023 Nissan Sentra - Interior
2023 Nissan Sentra - Interior | Photo: Nissan
2023 Nissan Sentra S - Seat
2023 Nissan Sentra S - Seat | Photo: Nissan
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 60 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 200 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists