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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: $25,010

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $3,216

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,693

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $2,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Cargo net 46 46 70 70 70
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     3,560   2,590
Door sill trim plates     75 75 75
Floor mats     200 200 200
Cargo net 30 30 49 49 49
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     3,150   2,293
Door sill trim plates     53 53 53
Floor mats     169 169 169
Options (change) 886 1,114 3,905 685 2,935
Options (change) 622 769 3,421 541 2,564
Destination 645 645 885 885 885
Total Price $28,226 $29,654 $25,290 $25,010 $26,310
Total Invoice $26,197 $27,530 $23,787 $23,693 $24,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,510
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,226$29,654$25,290$25,010$26,310
Adjustments for Features-6400-2,770-2,745-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,586$29,654$22,520$22,265$25,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$255$0$3,175
Total Invoice$26,197$27,530$23,787$23,693$24,815
Adjustments for Features-5940-2,605-2,600-821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,603$27,530$21,182$21,093$23,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$89$0$2,901

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
CVT  $1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40 $40$40$40
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,085$5,445$8,215$8,190$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$2,770$2,745$870
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-2,605-2,600-821

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082018
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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested230054%
Total Not Requested193046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested140045%
Total Not Requested173055%

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