SteveNJ 
2008 Nissan Sentra Sedan 2.0 SL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
Nice little/big car
 My wife and I purchased this car about 10 months ago now.  We had intended on buying the Civic,  but when we test drove the Sentra, it was a huge difference.   The Sentra has a large interior for a "compact" sedan.  The trunk is a nice size.   The leather seats are quite comfortable.  It has a very smooth ride and I like the CVT very much.  The SL has all the features of a much more expensive car.  I would recommend test driving the Sentra before deciding on a Civic or Corolla. We are very happy with our decision.