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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,030

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $6,269

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,444

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $5,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,660
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,334
Rear spoiler 353 353 210
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46  
Cargo organizer 115 115 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 125
Floor mats     165
Sunroof     850
Bodyside moldings     150
Rear spoiler 230 230 167
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30  
Cargo organizer 72 72 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 109
Floor mats     130
Sunroof     738
Bodyside moldings     116
Options (change) 959 1,142 1,650
Options (change) 666 785 1,390
Destination 645 645 720
Total Price $28,299 $29,682 $22,030
Total Invoice $26,241 $27,546 $20,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,997
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4140hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,299$29,682$22,030
Adjustments for Features-3,020-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,279$27,377$22,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0
Total Invoice$26,241$27,546$20,444
Adjustments for Features-2,800-2,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,441$25,407$20,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,966$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$6,585$5,870$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,800-2,1390

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in105.7 in
Length176.6 in179.8 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height65.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110093%
Total Not Requested807%

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