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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: $23,230

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,651

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,552

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelForesterSentra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $20,570
Base Invoice $26,707 $19,181
Bodyside moldings 238 150
Satellite radio 453 150
Floor mats   165
Audio Package   750
Sunroof   750
Bodyside moldings 155 115
Satellite radio 340 130
Floor mats   129
Audio Package   651
Sunroof   651
Options (change) 691 1,965
Options (change) 495 1,676
Destination 695 695
Total Price $29,881 $23,230
Total Invoice $27,897 $21,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8
Model Year20102008
ModelForesterSentra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,881$23,230
Adjustments for Features-6,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,076$23,230
Total Invoice$27,897$21,552
Adjustments for Features-6,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,544$21,552

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102008
ModelForesterSentra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,295$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3530

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102008
ModelForesterSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length179.5 in179.8 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height65.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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