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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: $24,935

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,640

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Cargo net 48 48 70 70 70
Rear spoiler 368     340  
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Premium Package     3,560   2,590
Floor mats     200 200 200
Metal pedals         145
Navigation system 888 888      
Cargo net 31 31 49 49 49
Rear spoiler 276     270  
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Premium Package     3,150   2,293
Floor mats     169 169 169
Metal pedals         100
Options (change) 1,694 1,326 3,830 610 3,005
Options (change) 1,376 1,100 3,368 488 2,611
Destination 795 795 885 885 885
Total Price $30,884 $32,116 $25,215 $24,935 $26,380
Total Invoice $28,757 $29,979 $23,734 $23,640 $24,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,361
Model Year20132013201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,884$32,116$25,215$24,935$26,380
Adjustments for Features-2,645-2,820-1,825-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,239$29,296$23,390$23,135$26,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$255$0$3,245
Total Invoice$28,757$29,979$23,734$23,640$24,862
Adjustments for Features-2,463-2,632-1,718-1,7070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,294$27,347$22,016$21,933$24,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,053$83$0$2,929

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132013201820182018
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
CVT  $1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$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  $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,660$5,835$4,840$4,815$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$2,820$1,825$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,463-2,632-1,718-1,7070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested325077%
Total Not Requested98023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested235075%
Total Not Requested78025%

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