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Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,405

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,020 $27,992
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600  
Sunroof Package 700  
Audio Fanatic Package 650  
Floor mats 150  
Interior air filter 50  
Satellite radio 350 432
Bodyside moldings   240
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520  
Sunroof Package 607  
Audio Fanatic Package 564  
Floor mats 113  
Interior air filter 40  
Satellite radio 304 324
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 2,500 672
Options (change) 2,148 480
Destination 605 775
Total Price $21,405 $31,342
Total Invoice $19,773 $29,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,830
Model Year20062012
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,405$31,342
Adjustments for Features0-7,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,405$24,222
Total Invoice$19,773$29,247
Adjustments for Features0-6,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$22,603

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,265$9,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,644

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelSentraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.8 in103.0 in
Length177.5 in179.5 in
Width67.3 in70.1 in
Height55.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,710 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.668.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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