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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: $24,055

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,457

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,640 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $18,521 $24,330 $26,409
Premium Package 1,200    
Navigation Package 800    
Leather Package 1,030    
Rear spoiler 340 367  
Cargo net 55 46 46
Floor mats 180    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
iPod integration   223 223
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Premium Package 1,053    
Navigation Package 702    
Leather Package 904    
Rear spoiler 270 275  
Cargo net 49 30 30
Floor mats 148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
iPod integration   145 145
Satellite radio   340 340
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Options (change) 3,605 3,072 2,705
Options (change) 3,126 2,556 2,284
Destination 810 695 695
Total Price $24,055 $29,762 $31,595
Total Invoice $22,457 $27,581 $29,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,789
Model Year201420092009
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,055$29,762$31,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,520-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,055$27,242$28,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$22,457$27,581$29,388
Adjustments for Features0-2,335-2,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,457$25,246$26,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,579

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420092009
ModelSentraForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
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$0
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,365$5,885$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,520$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,335-2,563

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
ModelSentraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length182.1 in179.5 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height58.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.168.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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 system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
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 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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