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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: $22,330

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,771

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,570 $29,995
Base Invoice $19,181 $28,084
Floor mats 165  
Bodyside moldings 150 240
Sunroof 750  
Floor mats 129  
Bodyside moldings 115 156
Sunroof 651  
Options (change) 1,065 240
Options (change) 895 156
Destination 695 725
Total Price $22,330 $30,960
Total Invoice $20,771 $28,965

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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: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $761
Model Year20082011
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,330$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-7,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,330$23,015
Total Invoice$20,771$28,965
Adjustments for Features0-7,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,771$21,532

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
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 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,390$9,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,433

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelSentraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.0 in
Length179.8 in179.5 in
Width70.5 in70.1 in
Height59.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.168.3 ft3

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