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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: $24,320

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,160 $29,195 $33,795
Base Invoice $19,729 $27,332 $31,569
Floor mats 165    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 199 199
Bodyside moldings 150    
Sunroof 750    
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Fog lights   386  
Floor mats 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 129 129
Bodyside moldings 116    
Sunroof 651    
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Fog lights   289  
Options (change) 2,440 585 199
Options (change) 2,091 418 129
Destination 720 850 850
Total Price $24,320 $30,630 $34,844
Total Invoice $22,540 $28,600 $32,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56
Model Year200920162016
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$24,320$30,630$34,844
Adjustments for Features0-6,430-8,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$24,200$25,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,764
Total Invoice$22,540$28,600$32,548
Adjustments for Features0-6,004-8,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,540$22,596$24,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,657

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920162016
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,365$8,795$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,430$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,004-8,295

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelSentraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length179.8 in180.9 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height59.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.174.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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