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2008 Nissan Sentra
VIN
3N1CB61E38L609461
GREAT DEAL
· $2,890 below typical price
Fort Smith, AR
Listed at
$2,995
typical market $5,885 · 5 comps
This 2008 Nissan Sentra is listed at $2,995 with 229,180 miles in Fort Smith, AR.
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Sold by Sports & Imports
2611 Towson Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901
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VIN report
2008 Nissan Sentra
VIN 3N1CB61E38L609461
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 25, 2026This vehicle · $2,995
Below market
$5,099
Middle of range
$5,885
Above market
$6,828
This vehicle: $2,995 — below the market range (typical price $5,885)
Asking $2,995 · typical market price $5,885 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Sep 12, 2024 · $2,995
Aug 5, 2026 · $2,995
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 3N1CB61E38L609461, spanning 23 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Imports | Fort Smith, AR 72901 | $2,995 | 229,180 mi | 2024-09-12 | 5 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Imports | Fort Smith, AR 72901 | $2,995 | 229,180 mi | 2025-11-17 | 267 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3N1CB61E38L609461Engine
2.5L
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
Made by
NISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
28
MPG
City
25
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
$1,660
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Nissan Sentra likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$8,300
Insurance
$5,015
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$20,315
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2008 Nissan Sentra has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.
3 recall campaigns on this model year
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 SENTRA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH MASTER CYLINDERS. BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER.NHTSA campaign 09V431000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNISSAN IS RECALLING 169,202 MY 2007-2008 SENTRA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED ROBERT BOSCH MASTER CYLINDER.NHTSA campaign 08V311000
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EQUIPMENTNISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.NHTSA campaign 10V401000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2008 Nissan Sentra from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2008 Nissan Sentra over the last 6 months — the market firmed $740 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $4,259 |
| May 2026 | $4,395 |
| June 2026 | $4,999 |
| July 2026 | $4,599 |
| August 2026 | $4,995 |
| September 2026 | $4,999 |
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Compare 2008 Nissan Sentra with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 26, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2008 Nissan Sentra in this catalog, the 2008 Hyundai Elantra has the lowest median asking price ($4,995, 56 listings with photos) and the 2008 Honda Civic the highest ($6,500, 360 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2008 Nissan Sentra
All trims · United States
$2,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $4,999 · 49 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $3,499–$5,999
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2008 Hyundai Elantra
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$4,995Median asking price · 56 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,998–$6,387
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$3,004 higher median
2008 Honda FIT
All trims
$5,999Median asking price · 75 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,900–$7,499
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$3,000 higher median
2008 Mini Cooper
All trims
$5,995Median asking price · 40 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,995–$7,695
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$3,505 higher median
2008 Honda Civic
All trims
$6,500Median asking price · 360 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,999–$8,192
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Nissan Sentra All trims | $4,999 | $3,499–$5,999 | 49 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $4,999 | $3,500–$6,995 | 72 |
| 2008 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $4,995 | $3,998–$6,387 | 56 |
| 2008 Honda FIT All trims | $5,999 | $4,900–$7,499 | 75 |
| 2008 Mini Cooper All trims | $5,995 | $4,995–$7,695 | 40 |
| 2008 Honda Civic All trims | $6,500 | $4,999–$8,192 | 360 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2007–2009What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 65 | $5,000 | 100% | 114,662 mi |
| 2008 | 54 | $4,998 | 100% | 127,217 mi |
| 2007 | 44 | $4,050 | 81% | 141,797 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
