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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: $23,555

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,713

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,802

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSE-R Spec VSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,080 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,725 $25,297 $26,116
Upgrade Package 2,200    
Mud guards 140    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Floor mats 110    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 183 183
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   445 445
Rear spoiler     353
Upgrade Package 1,908    
Mud guards 106    
Bodyside moldings 116    
Floor mats 88    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 119 119
4-speed automatic   909 909
Satellite radio   334 334
Rear spoiler     230
Options (change) 2,725 1,628 1,981
Options (change) 2,327 1,362 1,592
Destination 750 645 645
Total Price $23,555 $29,268 $30,521
Total Invoice $21,802 $27,304 $28,353

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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: $2,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,957
Model Year201020082008
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)21/28 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,555$29,268$30,521
Adjustments for Features0-3,445-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,555$25,823$25,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$247$0
Total Invoice$21,802$27,304$28,353
Adjustments for Features0-3,214-4,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,802$24,090$23,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$331$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020082008
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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
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 front differential$500  
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Metal pedals$75$75 
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$2,975$6,420$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,214-4,594

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008
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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested113051%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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