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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: $23,955

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,149

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelForesterSentra
Trim2.5 XT TouringSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $20,080
Base Invoice $28,084 $18,725
Navigation system 1,000 400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 125
Bodyside moldings 240 150
Upgrade Package   2,200
Mud guards   140
Floor mats   110
Navigation system 888 347
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 109
Bodyside moldings 156 116
Upgrade Package   1,908
Mud guards   106
Floor mats   88
Options (change) 1,425 3,125
Options (change) 1,164 2,674
Destination 795 750
Total Price $32,215 $23,955
Total Invoice $30,043 $22,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,590
Model Year20132010
ModelForesterSentra
Trim2.5 XT TouringSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,215$23,955
Adjustments for Features-6,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,455$23,955
Total Invoice$30,043$22,149
Adjustments for Features-6,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,739$22,149

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132010
ModelForesterSentra
Trim2.5 XT TouringSE-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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,610$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3040

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132010
ModelForesterSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested93042%

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