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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: $22,180

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,676

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,684

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,571 $26,005
Bodyside moldings 155  
Floor mats 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135 183
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Bodyside moldings 123  
Floor mats 94  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116 119
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 410 1,336
Options (change) 333 1,077
Destination 780 625
Total Price $22,180 $29,856
Total Invoice $20,684 $27,707

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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: $1,801
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,571
Model Year20122006
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,180$29,856
Adjustments for Features0-5,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,180$23,981
Total Invoice$20,684$27,707
Adjustments for Features0-5,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,684$22,255

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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$1,575$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,452

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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