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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: $23,920

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,554

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $4,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $18,921 $19,641
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000    
Cargo net 48 48 48 55 55
Rear spoiler 368 368     340
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Navigation Package       720 720
Premium Package       2,230 1,130
Floor mats       180 180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Navigation system 1,066 888 888    
Cargo net 31 31 31 49 49
Rear spoiler 276 276     270
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Navigation Package       637 637
Premium Package       1,974 1,000
Floor mats       148 148
Options (change) 1,894 1,694 1,326 3,185 2,425
Options (change) 1,554 1,376 1,100 2,808 2,104
Destination 775 775 775 825 825
Total Price $29,264 $30,364 $31,996 $23,920 $23,920
Total Invoice $27,234 $28,245 $29,867 $22,554 $22,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,349
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,881
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,264$30,364$31,996$23,920$23,920
Adjustments for Features-3,320-4,020-4,1950-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,944$26,344$27,801$23,920$23,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$325$0
Total Invoice$27,234$28,245$29,867$22,554$22,570
Adjustments for Features-3,090-3,739-3,9160-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,144$24,506$25,951$22,554$22,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$1,807$291$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$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$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$5,860$6,560$6,735$2,540$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$4,020$4,195$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,090-3,739-3,9160-307

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122015
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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205083%
Total Not Requested43017%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested43032%

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