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Southern Team Nissan | 2026 Model Year
Safety Shield 360 driver assistance comes standard on every Nissan model, saving you from having to upgrade trims for baseline protection. Discover how standard features and total value stack up against competitor models across each segment.
Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic • Toyota Corolla • Kia K4 • Mazda3
| Feature | Nissan Sentra | Honda Civic | Toyota Corolla | Kia K4 | Mazda3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $22,600 | $24,695 | $23,125 | $22,290 | $24,650 |
| All-Wheel Drive | Not available (FWD only) | Not available (FWD only) | Not available (FWD only) | Not available (FWD only) | Standard — this trim |
| Standard Driver-Assist Suite | Safety Shield 360 standard, all trims; ProPILOT Assist trim-gated | Honda Sensing standard, all trims | Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard incl. blind-spot (2026) | Standard suite incl. blind-spot & rear cross-traffic | i-Activsense standard |
| IIHS Safety Award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ | Not awarded for 2026 (sedan) — Civic Hatchback earned TSP | Not awarded for 2026 | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ |
| Cargo Capacity | 14.3 cu ft trunk | 14.8 cu ft trunk | 13.1 cu ft trunk | 14.6 cu ft trunk | 13.2 cu ft trunk |
| EPA Combined MPG | 33 combined | 36 combined (49 hybrid) | 35 combined (50 hybrid) | 33 combined | 30 combined |
| Basic / Powertrain Warranty | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 5-yr/60k basic, 10-yr/100k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain |
Nissan Advantage: The Sentra backs its fully standard Safety Shield 360 suite: automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane departure warning all included, with a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Civic Sedan and Corolla both missed the 2026 award entirely.
Kia K4 carries a longer 10-yr/100k powertrain warranty; Nissan's follows the industry-standard 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain terms.
Nissan Kicks vs. Honda HR-V • Toyota Corolla Cross • Kia Seltos • Mazda CX-30
| Feature | Nissan Kicks | Honda HR-V | Toyota Corolla Cross | Kia Seltos | Mazda CX-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $22,730 | $26,500 | $25,335 | $23,790 | $26,375 |
| All-Wheel Drive | Optional, all trims (new for the redesign) | Optional, +$1,500 | Optional on all trims | Optional (standard only on top SX trim) | Standard — every trim |
| Standard Driver-Assist Suite | Safety Shield 360 standard, all trims; ProPILOT Assist trim-gated | Honda Sensing standard | Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard | Core Drive Wise standard; adaptive cruise trim-gated | i-Activsense standard |
| IIHS Safety Award | 2026/27 IIHS Top Safety Pick | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ | Not awarded for 2026 | Not awarded for 2026 | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ |
| Cargo Capacity | ~29.6 cu ft (FWD) / ~24 cu ft (AWD) | 24.4 / 55.1 cu ft | ~24.0 cu ft | 26.6 / 62.8 cu ft | 20.2 / 45.2 cu ft |
| EPA Combined MPG | 31 combined (FWD) / 30 (AWD) | 28 combined | 32 combined | 29 combined | 27 combined |
| Basic / Powertrain Warranty | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 5-yr/60k basic, 10-yr/100k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain |
Nissan Advantage: The redesigned Kicks undercuts every rival here on price while making Safety Shield 360 and a 12.3-inch touchscreen standard from the base S trim and now offers AWD for the first time, an option HR-V and Corolla Cross also charge extra for.
The 2026 Kicks has not yet earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick award (Marginal moderate-overlap front rating); Corolla Cross and Seltos also went unrecognized for 2026, while HR-V and CX-30 earned Top Safety Pick+. Kia Seltos carries a longer 10-yr/100k powertrain warranty.
Nissan Rogue vs. Honda CR-V • Toyota RAV4 • Kia Sportage • Mazda CX-50
| Feature | Nissan Rogue | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 | Kia Sportage | Mazda CX-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $29,490 | $30,920 | $31,900 | $28,790 | $29,900 |
| All-Wheel Drive | Optional, +$1,400 (standard on Rock Creek/Platinum) | Optional (standard on hybrid trims) | Optional on base trims | Optional, extra cost | Standard — every trim |
| Standard Driver-Assist Suite | Safety Shield 360 standard, all trims; ProPILOT Assist trim-gated | Honda Sensing standard | Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 standard | Core Drive Wise standard; blind-spot warning trim-gated on base LX | i-Activsense standard; adaptive cruise trim-gated |
| IIHS Safety Award | 2026 Top Safety Pick | Not awarded for 2026 | Not yet rated — new redesign | Top Safety Pick+ (builds after May 2025) | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ |
| Cargo Capacity | 36.3 / 74.1 cu ft | 39.3 / 76.5 cu ft | 37.8 / 70.4 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | 31.4 / 56.3 cu ft |
| EPA Combined MPG | 31 combined | 29 combined (35–40 hybrid) | 41 combined (hybrid only) | 28 combined | 26 combined (38 hybrid) |
| Basic / Powertrain Warranty | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 5-yr/60k basic, 10-yr/100k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain |
Nissan Advantage: Rogue backs a fully standard Safety Shield 360 suite with a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick and roomy standard cargo space. The 2026 Honda CR-V did not receive an IIHS Top Safety Pick award.
Kia Sportage carries a longer 10-yr/100k powertrain warranty, and its 2026 Top Safety Pick+ applies to vehicles built after May 2025. A Rogue Plug-In Hybrid (7-seat) is also available starting at $45,990, not shown here.
Nissan Pathfinder vs. Honda Pilot • Toyota Grand Highlander • Kia Telluride • Mazda CX-90
| Feature | Nissan Pathfinder | Honda Pilot | Toyota Grand Highlander | Kia Telluride | Mazda CX-90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $39,990 | $43,890 | $43,755 | $39,190 | $40,830 |
| All-Wheel Drive | Optional, ~$2,000 (standard only on Rock Creek) | Optional (standard on TrailSport & up) | Optional (standard on Platinum) | Optional (standard on X-Line/X-Pro) | Standard — every trim |
| Standard Driver-Assist Suite | Safety Shield 360 standard, all trims; ProPILOT Assist & adaptive cruise trim-gated | Honda Sensing standard, all trims | Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard | Standard driver-assist suite, all trims | i-Activsense standard |
| IIHS Safety Award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ | Not awarded for 2026 | Not awarded for 2026 | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ | 2026 Top Safety Pick+ |
| Seating Capacity | 7 or 8, 3-row | 7 or 8 | 7 or 8 | Up to 8 | 6 or 8 |
| Cargo Capacity | 16.6 / 80.5 cu ft | 18.6 / 87.0 cu ft | 20.6 / 97.5 cu ft | 22.3 / 89.3 cu ft | 15.9 / 75.2 cu ft |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs (6,000 lbs Rock Creek/Platinum) | 3,500 lbs (FWD) / 5,000 lbs (AWD) | Up to 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs (4,500 hybrid) | 3,500–5,000 lbs (trim-dependent) |
| EPA Combined MPG | 23 combined | 20–22 combined | 22–24 combined (34 hybrid) | 20–22 combined (31–35 hybrid) | 25–26 combined |
| Basic / Powertrain Warranty | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 5-yr/60k basic, 10-yr/100k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain |
Nissan Advantage: The Pathfinder pairs a standard 310-hp V6 (no small-turbo base engine) with up to 6,000 lbs of towing and a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Pilot and Grand Highlander both missed the 2026 award despite starting roughly $4,800–$4,900 higher.
Kia moved directly from the 2025 to the 2027 Telluride (no 2026 model year); figures shown are for the redesigned model now at dealers, which carries the same 10-yr/100k powertrain warranty as a sibling Hyundai Motor Group brand.
Nissan Frontier vs. Honda Ridgeline • Toyota Tacoma
| Feature | Nissan Frontier | Honda Ridgeline | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $32,150 (King Cab) | $40,795 | $32,145 (XtraCab) |
| Drivetrain | RWD standard, 4WD optional (+~$3,000); PRO-4X standard 4WD | AWD standard — every trim (unibody, no 2WD option) | RWD standard, 4WD optional; TRD Off-Road/Pro/Trailhunter 4WD-only |
| Standard Driver-Assist Suite | Safety Shield 360 standard, all trims | Honda Sensing standard, all trims | Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard; blind-spot/rear cross-traffic trim-dependent |
| IIHS Safety Award | Not awarded for 2026 | Not awarded for 2026 | Not awarded for 2026 |
| Payload Capacity | Up to 1,590 lbs | ~1,583 lbs | ~1,620–1,710 lbs (trim-dependent) |
| Towing Capacity | Up to 7,150 lbs | Up to 5,000 lbs | Up to 6,500 lbs (base SR 3,500 lbs) |
| Bed | 73.3" long bed / 59.5" standard bed | 5' bed (76" w/ extender), lockable in-bed trunk | 6' bed standard |
| EPA Combined MPG | 21 combined | 21 combined | 18–23 combined (trim/engine-dependent) |
| Basic / Powertrain Warranty | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain | 3-yr/36k basic, 5-yr/60k powertrain |
Nissan Advantage: The Frontier tops this segment on max towing (7,150 lbs) with a standard 310-hp V6 on every trim; no small turbo-four required, and it undercuts the Ridgeline by nearly $8,600 to start. None of the three trucks currently holds a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick award.
No Kia or Mazda competes in the midsize pickup segment, so this comparison is Nissan vs. Honda vs. Toyota only. Tacoma payload and towing vary significantly by trim — confirm the exact figures for the trim you're quoting.
Specifications, pricing, and awards reflect 2026 model year information published by manufacturers and third-party sources (Edmunds, KBB, IIHS.org) as of November 2026 and are subject to change without notice. MSRP excludes tax, title, license, and destination fees unless noted. Kia Telluride figures reflect the redesigned model Kia introduced in place of a 2026 model year. See your Southern Team Nissan sales consultant for current pricing, incentives, and full vehicle specifications.