The Nissan Versa, one of the most affordable cars in the U.S., resides in a shrinking class of subcompacts with a starting price well under $20,000. Despite its low cost, the Versa gets nicer than one might expect when fully loaded while retaining an affordable price tag.
We see the Versa as a leader in a small segment that includes the Kia Rio and Mitsubishi Mirage.
What’s New:
The Nissan Versa has a new safety feature this year: rear seat belt pre-tensioners. Also, the leather-wrapped shift knob was dropped from the SR trim.
Our Recommendation:
The SV trim is the best buy in the Nissan Versa lineup. It boasts modern features like alloy wheels, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a wireless charging pad while keeping the starting price under $20,000. However, we wouldn’t blame you for choosing the sportier and still-affordable Versa SR. While we like that the Versa remains available with a manual transmission, models with the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) get much better fuel economy.
Versa S
Starts at $16,130 | See listings
- 4-cylinder engine with 122 horsepower
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Or optional automatic
- Air conditioning
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Siri Eyes Free
- 3 USB ports
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane-departure warning
- Automatic high beams
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Versa SV
Starts at $19,420 | See listings
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Upgraded cloth interior
- 60/40-split, folding back seats
- Push-button start
- Remote keyless entry
- 7-inch driver information screen
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Wireless charging pad
- Intelligent Driver Alertness
- Blind-spot monitoring
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Versa SR
Starts at $20,140 | See listings
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights and signature lamps
- SR appearance package
- SR seat fabric
- Heated front seats
- Automatic climate control
- 8-inch touchscreen
- SiriusXM
- Wi-Fi hot spot
- Remote start
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2024 Nissan Versa S: $16,130
If you want the cheapest version of the Nissan Versa, it’s S trim with a standard 5-speed manual transmission. The Versa S equipped with the CVT starts at $17,800.
Regardless of transmission, every Nissan Versa is powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 122 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque. The Versa gets 30 combined mpg with the manual transmission and an impressive 35 combined mpg rating (40 mpg on the highway) with the automatic.
Standard features in the Versa S include 15-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers, cloth seats, vanity mirrors, power windows and locks, cruise control, air conditioning, a tilt/telescoping steering column, a 7-inch touchscreen, a backup camera, Bluetooth, Siri Eyes Free, and three USB ports.
Even at this low price point, the 2024 Nissan Versa S comes standard with modern safety features like automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and automatic high beams.
The S Plus Package ($1,190), available for the CVT-equipped model, adds 16-inch alloy wheels, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and 60/40-split folding back seats. That’s the only factory option for the Versa S trim.
With the $1,095 destination fee, the 2024 Nissan Versa S comes to $17,225. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment is $325. See 2024 Nissan Versa S models for sale near you
2024 Nissan Versa S includes:
35 combined mpg — When equipped with the automatic transmission, the Versa achieves impressive EPA fuel economy ratings of 32 mpg city/40 mpg highway/35 mpg combined.
7-inch touchscreen — The standard infotainment system in the base Versa has a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, and Siri Eyes Free.
S Plus Package — We recommend this option package that adds alloy wheels, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and folding back seats.
2024 Nissan Versa SV: $19,420
Upgrading to the SV trim adds more creature comforts to the Versa while keeping the starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) under $20,000. In addition to a standard CVT and the contents of the S Plus Package, the Versa SV comes with body-color mirrors and door handles, an upgraded cloth interior, silver and chrome interior trim pieces, push-button start, remote keyless entry, and a 7-inch driver information screen. You also get a wireless charging pad, tire pressure monitoring, and more safety features like Intelligent Driver Alertness and blind-spot monitoring.
Three attractive premium paint options (Gray Sky, Scarlet Ember, and Aspen White) are available for $395.
With the $1,095 destination fee, the 2024 Nissan Versa SV comes to $20,515. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment is $387. See 2024 Nissan Versa SV models for sale near you
2024 Nissan Versa SV includes:
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — These smartphone connectivity features make it easy to bring your maps and music from your phone to the screen in your car.
Wireless charging — Keep your smartphone topped off with this convenient wireless charging pad.
Blind-spot monitoring — This safety feature, one of our favorites, adds safety and confidence to lane changes.
2024 Nissan Versa SR: $20,140
The top Nissan Versa, the SR, adds a sportier look inside and out. It also brings some nice interior and tech features. The appearance package includes 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and signature lamps, black, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, a dark chrome grille, and a rear spoiler.
On the inside, the Versa SR features unique SR seat fabric, heated front seats, a Prima-Tex faux leather instrument panel finisher, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen, SiriusXM, a Wi-Fi hot spot, passive entry, remote start, and a 6-speaker audio system.
Like the SV trim, the only factory option is premium paint ($395).
With the $1,095 destination fee, the 2024 Nissan Versa SR comes to $21,235. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment is $401. See 2024 Nissan Versa SR models for sale near you
2024 Nissan Versa SR includes:
Sporty appearance package — The SR trim adds a sporty look to the Versa with 17-inch wheels, a rear spoiler, and more.
8-inch touchscreen — The bigger screen in the Versa SR comes with more tech features like SiriusXM, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and a 6-speaker audio system.
Heated seats — The unique SR seat fabric adds a more sporty and upscale feel to this Versa, which also gets heated front seats.
