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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: $24,320

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,291

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelForesterSentra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $21,160
Base Invoice $26,707 $19,729
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 125
Bodyside moldings 238 150
Floor mats   165
Sunroof   750
Limited-slip front differential   400
Audio Package   850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 109
Bodyside moldings 155 116
Floor mats   130
Sunroof   651
Limited-slip front differential   347
Audio Package   738
Options (change) 421 2,440
Options (change) 274 2,091
Destination 695 720
Total Price $29,611 $24,320
Total Invoice $27,676 $22,540

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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: $1,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $757
Model Year20102009
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$29,611$24,320
Adjustments for Features-6,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,306$24,320
Total Invoice$27,676$22,540
Adjustments for Features-5,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,783$22,540

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102009
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
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 
Compass$0 
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$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8930

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102009
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
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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