Trims S vs SL

[Anomoly]

I'm sure most people here have 6 speed manual transmission however i live in So cal and traffic sucks...

It seems the main difference between the S and the SL on the versa is Automatic vs the CVT

looking at the prices i can get an S w/Automaticpower packageABSCruise$14,100

or

SLw/CVTConv pkgABS$16,100

all before TTL

So is the CVT worth the extra $2,000? and have people gotten better deals?

[matt_a]

I wouldn't say that the CVT alone is worth an extra $2K, but I do feel that the SL is worth the extra money. We like the rims instead of hubcaps, the upgraded seat material is nice, my wife loves the Blue-tooth, and a few other minor details (like leather on the steering wheel) all add up to a nicer experience. I'm glad we spent a little more and got the SL. Oh, and we do like the CVT a lot.

* edit...almost forgot the armrest in the SL. We LOVE that.

[kc5f]

I went into the dealer wanting the cheapest they had, but they only had an SL/CVT available for a test drive. (Two years ago this week.) I was impressed, but waited until they had an S that I could try. I hadn't even sat down and I could see that there were so many differences - it just looked cheaper than the SL. Well, it was, of course, but I'm so glad I got the SL/CVT. My daughter even got one when she graduated from college. And we both love how smooth and quiet they are.

As for the price, you quoted better than I got, but they weren't giving any breaks back at the beginning!

[frankoV]

map lightssunglass holderarm restseat trim (and comfort)audio systemremote keyless entryalloy wheels

and probably a bit more

definitely worth it!

[Knightro2]

My favorite part is the iKey. Once you get use to it it's hard to go back. My fiance has a '07 Mazda 3 and everytime I drive it I always forget to get my keys out and it now seems like such a pain. lol

[biggie]

Most here probably have AT/CVT, but a large majority of S owners end up wanting most of the SL options, so I'd say aim high so you are not disappointed or end up spending the same for a S model with upgrades as you do on just the SL from the factory.

[Visaversa]

Is it really worth the extra cash for the SL? I got my 08 S with ABS, keyless, cruise and power package for $11500 out the door. It also depends If this is going to be your primary vehicle. If it is, then the SL may well be worth it but then again, its still a Versa and how much $$ separates the SL from the higher level Sentra? Besides, everyone knows the S is much quicker.

Modified by Visaversa at 8:03 PM 8/23/2008
Modified by Visaversa at 8:07 PM 8/23/2008

[Bubs daddy]

The quality of seat fabric and upholstery are significantly better in the SL. That and all the other extras that Frank listed, in my opinion, make the SL worth very worth considering.

[bulld0g]

make sure you test drive both.....you will notice the differences......I am very happy with my SL....Most bang for the buck in its class

[Shad0wXCalibur]

I like my SL. The CVT is nice and the extra things like the map lights, a-pillar tweeters, alloy wheels, and whatever else is different between the S and SL.

[frankoV]

The quality of seat fabric and upholstery are significantly better in the SL. That and all the other extras that Frank listed, in my opinion, make the SL worth very worth considering.

Nice to be right for once. Tell my wife, would you?

[SuperTurbo]

SL all the way. the seat, interior.... just way better.

Trust me, that 2K is a good deal.

[BBISHOPPCM]

I set out to buy an "S" back in early January, 2007. I wound up with an SL with CVT and ABS because I discovered the S was not available with cruise control. Cruise control was a deal breaker for me, as I use it constantly. I am still very happy with my choice, 40,500 miles later. Damn I love that car... so smooth and quick, the CVT transmission adds a whole new dimension to driving I never thought possible. I previously owned a 2004 Frontier 4 cylinder with a Nissan Slam-O-Matic transmission.

[superskunk]

welcome to nico! i have an S... no real complaints except for the fact that i dont have cruise control on mine.... however i do have ABS.... a friend of mine has an S with cruise control, i dont know how he has it and i dont... i would have liked to have gotten an SL, but i didnt know to much about the car when i got it... check out the socalversa site if you wanna join... what part of anaheim are you from? i grew up in that area... in Stanton.... send me an email.... [email protected]

[Visaversa]

I have cruise control as well as ABS on my 08, S so it might be a package deal.