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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: $25,190

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,253

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $32,995
Base Invoice $19,571 $30,836
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 160  
Floor mats 120  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135 198
Bodyside moldings 155  
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 118  
Floor mats 94  
Interior ambient lighting 196  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116 128
Bodyside moldings 123  
Options (change) 3,420 198
Options (change) 2,902 128
Destination 780 825
Total Price $25,190 $34,018
Total Invoice $23,253 $31,789

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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: $1,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,705
Model Year20122014
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$25,190$34,018
Adjustments for Features0-7,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,190$26,708
Total Invoice$23,253$31,789
Adjustments for Features0-6,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,253$24,958

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
ModelSentraForester
TrimSE-R Spec V2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
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
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,000$9,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,831

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
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
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 2.0XT Touring

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

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