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Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,080

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $6,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-RPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,070 $26,695
Sunroof 750  
Proximity key 250  
Floor mats 165  
Bodyside moldings 150  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Fog lights   382
Sunroof 651  
Proximity key 217  
Floor mats 129  
Bodyside moldings 115  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 1,315 437
Options (change) 1,112 321
Destination 695 975
Total Price $22,080 $28,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SE-R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,458
Model Year20082019
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-RPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine177hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$22,080$28,107
Adjustments for Features0-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,080$23,097

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-RPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,890$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelSentraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in105.1 in
Length179.8 in182.1 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height59.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.176.1 ft3

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