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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: $23,780

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,391

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,982

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $19,590
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $18,270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Cargo net 48 48 48 55
Rear spoiler 368 368   295
Premium Package       1,200
Navigation Package       650
Leather Package       1,030
Floor mats       170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Cargo net 31 31 31 47
Rear spoiler 276 276   240
Premium Package       1,041
Navigation Package       564
Leather Package       894
Floor mats       136
Options (change) 1,801 1,601 1,233 3,400
Options (change) 1,493 1,315 1,039 2,922
Destination 775 775 775 790
Total Price $29,171 $30,271 $31,903 $23,780
Total Invoice $27,173 $28,184 $29,806 $21,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,541
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4130hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,171$30,271$31,903$23,780
Adjustments for Features-2,845-3,545-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,326$26,726$28,183$23,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,173$28,184$29,806$21,982
Adjustments for Features-2,650-3,301-3,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,523$24,883$26,331$21,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$1,808$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,510$6,210$6,385$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$3,545$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,650-3,301-3,4750

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122013
ModelForesterSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height65.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92595%
Total Not Requested505%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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