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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: $24,770

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,856

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,620 $29,995
Base Invoice $19,228 $28,084
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 150  
Interior ambient lighting 240  
Floor mats 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130 185
Bodyside moldings 150 240
Navigation system   1,600
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 115  
Interior ambient lighting 172  
Floor mats 94  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112 120
Bodyside moldings 120 156
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 3,390 2,025
Options (change) 2,868 1,611
Destination 760 725
Total Price $24,770 $32,745
Total Invoice $22,856 $30,420

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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: $1,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,563
Model Year20112011
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,770$32,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,770$26,285
Total Invoice$22,856$30,420
Adjustments for Features0-6,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,856$24,419

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011
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
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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$1,850$8,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,001

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested93033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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