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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: $22,640

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,939

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSE-R Spec VSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,900 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,508 $25,297 $26,116
Bodyside moldings 150    
Floor mats 165    
Satellite radio 300 445 445
Audio Package 750    
Sunroof 750    
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Bodyside moldings 115    
Floor mats 129    
Satellite radio 260 334 334
Audio Package 651    
Sunroof 651    
4-speed automatic   909 909
Rear spoiler     230
Options (change) 2,115 1,445 1,798
Options (change) 1,806 1,243 1,473
Destination 625 645 645
Total Price $22,640 $29,085 $30,338
Total Invoice $20,939 $27,185 $28,234

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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: $1,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,893
Model Year200720082008
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSE-R Spec VSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 9155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,640$29,085$30,338
Adjustments for Features0-4,330-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,640$24,755$24,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0
Total Invoice$20,939$27,185$28,234
Adjustments for Features0-4,047-5,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,939$23,138$22,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$306$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720082008
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSE-R Spec VSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,040$6,370$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,047-5,402

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelSentraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in99.4 in
Length179.8 in176.6 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height59.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.157.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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