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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: $5,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,856

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,620 $29,195 $33,795
Base Invoice $19,228 $27,332 $31,569
Upgrade Package 2,600    
Mud guards 150    
Floor mats 120    
Interior ambient lighting 240    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130 199 199
Bodyside moldings 150    
Fog lights   386  
Upgrade Package 2,255    
Mud guards 115    
Floor mats 94    
Interior ambient lighting 172    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112 129 129
Bodyside moldings 120    
Fog lights   289  
Options (change) 3,390 585 199
Options (change) 2,868 418 129
Destination 760 850 850
Total Price $24,770 $30,630 $34,844
Total Invoice $22,856 $28,600 $32,548

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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: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $987
Model Year201120162016
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)21/28 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$24,770$30,630$34,844
Adjustments for Features0-5,095-7,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,770$25,535$27,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,764
Total Invoice$22,856$28,600$32,548
Adjustments for Features0-4,757-7,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,856$23,843$25,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,657

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120162016
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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  
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$2,600$7,695$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,095$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,757-7,048

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested153054%

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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