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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: $22,440

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $5,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $5,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,390
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,084
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 130
Special Value Package     990
Mud guards     150
Leather seating surfaces     900
Floor mats     120
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 112
Special Value Package     859
Mud guards     115
Leather seating surfaces     780
Floor mats     94
Options (change) 844 1,027 2,290
Options (change) 594 713 1,960
Destination 645 645 760
Total Price $28,184 $29,567 $22,440
Total Invoice $26,169 $27,474 $20,804

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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: $4,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,754
Model Year200820082011
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$28,184$29,567$22,440
Adjustments for Features-1,735-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,449$28,547$22,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0
Total Invoice$26,169$27,474$20,804
Adjustments for Features-1,611-9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,558$26,526$20,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,968$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082011
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$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
Navigation system  $600
USB port  $25
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$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$1,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,611-9480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082011
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested94052%
Total Not Requested88048%

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