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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: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $6,301

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $19,395 $21,063
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 368     340
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Premium Package     2,590 1,130
Floor mats     180 180
Navigation system 888 888    
Rear spoiler 276     270
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Premium Package     2,293 1,000
Floor mats     148 148
Options (change) 1,646 1,278 2,770 1,650
Options (change) 1,345 1,069 2,441 1,418
Destination 775 775 835 835
Total Price $30,316 $31,948 $24,015 $24,655
Total Invoice $28,214 $29,836 $22,671 $23,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,500
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,316$31,948$24,015$24,655
Adjustments for Features-2,195-2,3700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,121$29,578$24,015$24,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$340
Total Invoice$28,214$29,836$22,671$23,316
Adjustments for Features-2,043-2,2130-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,171$27,623$22,671$23,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,452$0$361

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,835$6,010$3,640$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$2,370$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,043-2,2130-284

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122016
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.2,849 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 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested325081%
Total Not Requested75519%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested43029%

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