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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: $24,405

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $3,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,723

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $3,446

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Model Year201420082008
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,640 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,521 $24,930 $26,116
Premium Package 1,200    
Navigation Package 800    
Leather Package 1,030    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Rear spoiler 340 353 353
Cargo net 55 46 46
Floor mats 180    
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Premium Package 1,053    
Navigation Package 702    
Leather Package 904    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266    
Rear spoiler 270 230 230
Cargo net 49 30 30
Floor mats 148    
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 3,955 844 1,027
Options (change) 3,392 594 713
Destination 810 645 645
Total Price $24,405 $28,184 $29,567
Total Invoice $22,723 $26,169 $27,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year201420082008
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTA4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,405$28,184$29,567
Adjustments for Features-145-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,260$27,469$29,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,098
Total Invoice$22,723$26,169$27,474
Adjustments for Features-135-6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,588$25,505$27,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,969

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420082008
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$5,740$6,310$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-135-6640

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelSentraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length182.1 in176.6 in
Width69.3 in68.3 in
Height58.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.157.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested43029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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