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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: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $6,951

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $6,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelSentraSentraForesterForester
TrimSRSL2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $26,186 $28,084
Premium Package 2,590 1,130    
Floor mats 180 180    
Rear spoiler   340 368  
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Navigation system     1,600 1,600
Premium Package 2,293 1,000    
Floor mats 148 148    
Rear spoiler   270 276  
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Navigation system     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 2,770 1,650 2,246 1,878
Options (change) 2,441 1,418 1,792 1,516
Destination 835 835 725 725
Total Price $24,015 $24,655 $30,966 $32,598
Total Invoice $22,671 $23,316 $28,703 $30,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,160
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelSentraSentraForesterForester
TrimSRSL2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4130hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,015$24,655$30,966$32,598
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,020-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$24,355$28,946$30,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$1,457
Total Invoice$22,671$23,316$28,703$30,325
Adjustments for Features0-284-1,872-2,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,671$23,032$26,831$28,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$0$1,452

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelSentraSentraForesterForester
TrimSRSL2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,740$4,040$5,760$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,020$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-1,872-2,042

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162011
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 Weight2,849 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested315079%
Total Not Requested85521%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested43029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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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