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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: $25,040

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,535

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $19,990 $21,500
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $18,997 $20,429
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400    
Cargo net 87 87 70 70
Door sill trim plates 36 36 75 75
Universal garage door opener 74 74    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198    
Premium Technology Package     3,820 2,360
Floor mats     200 200
Rear spoiler       340
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087    
Cargo net 56 56 49 49
Door sill trim plates 23 23 53 53
Universal garage door opener 48 48    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128    
Premium Technology Package     3,382 2,089
Floor mats     169 169
Rear spoiler       270
Options (change) 2,795 2,795 4,165 3,045
Options (change) 2,342 2,342 3,653 2,630
Destination 825 825 885 885
Total Price $33,615 $36,615 $25,040 $25,430
Total Invoice $31,218 $34,003 $23,535 $23,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,996
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,615$36,615$25,040$25,430
Adjustments for Features-3,970-4,1700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,645$32,445$25,040$25,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$90
Total Invoice$31,218$34,003$23,535$23,944
Adjustments for Features-3,687-3,8730-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,531$30,130$23,535$23,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$127

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2014201420172017
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,385$7,585$3,415$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$4,170$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,687-3,8730-282

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height66.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested412582%
Total Not Requested93018%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested63025%

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