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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: $24,405

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $3,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,723

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $3,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,640
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,521
Cargo net 46 46 55
Rear spoiler 353 353 340
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Leather Package     1,030
Premium Package     1,200
Navigation Package     800
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Floor mats     180
Cargo net 30 30 49
Rear spoiler 230 230 270
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Leather Package     904
Premium Package     1,053
Navigation Package     702
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266
Floor mats     148
Options (change) 844 1,027 3,955
Options (change) 594 713 3,392
Destination 645 645 810
Total Price $28,184 $29,567 $24,405
Total Invoice $26,169 $27,474 $22,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4130hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,184$29,567$24,405
Adjustments for Features-7150-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,469$29,567$24,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0
Total Invoice$26,169$27,474$22,723
Adjustments for Features-6640-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,505$27,474$22,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,969$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
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 $40
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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$6,310$5,595$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0$145
Value of Feature Adjustments-6640-135

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height65.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested43029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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