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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelSentraSentraForesterForesterForester
TrimSRSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Premium Package 2,590 1,130      
Technology Package 1,230 1,230      
Floor mats 180 180      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350      
Rear spoiler   340      
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,945    
Door sill trim plates     53 53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245 245
Premium Package 2,293 1,000      
Technology Package 1,089 1,089      
Floor mats 148 148      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266      
Rear spoiler   270      
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,498    
Door sill trim plates     34 34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158 158
Options (change) 4,350 3,230 3,363 418 418
Options (change) 3,796 2,773 2,768 270 270
Destination 835 835 915 915 915
Total Price $25,595 $26,235 $33,673 $34,423 $37,423
Total Invoice $24,026 $24,671 $31,188 $32,072 $34,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,045
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelSentraSentraForesterForesterForester
TrimSRSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4130hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,595$26,235$33,673$34,423$37,423
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,525-6,285-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$25,935$28,148$28,138$30,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$24,026$24,671$31,188$32,072$34,860
Adjustments for Features0-282-5,117-5,856-6,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,026$24,389$26,071$26,216$28,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$363$0$145$2,655

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelSentraSentraForesterForesterForester
TrimSRSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,590$8,815$9,575$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,525$6,285$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-5,117-5,856-6,134

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelSentraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length182.1 in180.9 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height58.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.174.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested365591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157536%
Total Not Requested280064%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

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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