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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $3,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $19,395 $21,063
Rear spoiler 353 353   340
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener   87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Premium Package     2,590 1,130
Floor mats     180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Rear spoiler 230 230   270
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener   56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Premium Package     2,293 1,000
Floor mats     148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Options (change) 840 1,068 3,120 2,000
Options (change) 592 739 2,707 1,684
Destination 645 645 835 835
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $24,365 $25,005
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $22,937 $23,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,043
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,180$29,608$24,365$25,005
Adjustments for Features-6400-1,495-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,540$29,608$22,870$23,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$340
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$22,937$23,582
Adjustments for Features-5940-1,407-1,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,573$27,500$21,530$21,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$359

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Trip computer  $150$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$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$6,135$5,495$6,990$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$1,495$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-1,407-1,693

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082016
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.2,849 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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested230057%
Total Not Requested170543%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%

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