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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: $4,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019
ModelSentraSentraForester
TrimSRSLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $26,695
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  
Eyesight Package     1,695
Door sill trim plates     53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Universal garage door opener     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     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  
Eyesight Package     1,412
Door sill trim plates     34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Universal garage door opener     78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Options (change) 4,350 3,230 2,168
Options (change) 3,796 2,773 1,717
Destination 835 835 975
Total Price $25,595 $26,235 $29,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,423
Model Year201620162019
ModelSentraSentraForester
TrimSRSLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4130hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/38 MPG29/38 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$25,595$26,235$29,838
Adjustments for Features0-300-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$25,935$28,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162019
ModelSentraSentraForester
TrimSRSLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
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
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,190$5,490$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-89

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelSentraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length182.1 in182.1 in
Width69.3 in71.5 in
Height58.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.176.1 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 surfaces900No
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 system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested203051%
Total Not Requested197549%
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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%

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