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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: $6,301

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSentraSentraForesterForester
TrimSRSL2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $26,094 $27,992
Premium Package 2,590 1,130    
Floor mats 180 180    
Rear spoiler   340 368  
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Premium Package 2,293 1,000    
Floor mats 148 148    
Rear spoiler   270 276  
Navigation system     888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Options (change) 2,770 1,650 1,646 1,278
Options (change) 2,441 1,418 1,345 1,069
Destination 835 835 775 775
Total Price $24,015 $24,655 $30,316 $31,948
Total Invoice $22,671 $23,316 $28,214 $29,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,500
Model Year2016201620122012
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?, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,015$24,655$30,316$31,948
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,195-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$24,355$28,121$29,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$1,457
Total Invoice$22,671$23,316$28,214$29,836
Adjustments for Features0-284-2,043-2,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,671$23,032$26,171$27,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$0$1,452

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620122012
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  
Traffic information  $25$25
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$3,640$3,940$5,835$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,195$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-2,043-2,213

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
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 audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested325081%
Total Not Requested75519%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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