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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: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,856

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,620 $29,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $19,228 $27,424 $32,028
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 760 875 875
Total Price $24,770 $30,755 $35,369
Total Invoice $22,856 $28,717 $33,032

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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: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $842
Model Year201120172017
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 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 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$30,755$35,369
Adjustments for Features0-5,375-9,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,770$25,380$26,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$914
Total Invoice$22,856$28,717$33,032
Adjustments for Features0-5,019-8,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,856$23,698$24,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$859

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120172017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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$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  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$2,500$7,875$11,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,375$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,019-8,475

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested138049%
Total Not Requested145051%

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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