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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: $24,320

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $33,095 $21,160
Base Invoice $26,690 $30,927 $19,729
Fog lights 386    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 125
Bodyside moldings     150
Floor mats     165
Sunroof     750
Limited-slip front differential     400
Audio Package     850
Fog lights 289    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 109
Bodyside moldings     116
Floor mats     130
Sunroof     651
Limited-slip front differential     347
Audio Package     738
Options (change) 585 199 2,440
Options (change) 418 129 2,091
Destination 850 850 720
Total Price $29,930 $34,144 $24,320
Total Invoice $27,958 $31,906 $22,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $191
Model Year201520152009
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,930$34,144$24,320
Adjustments for Features-6,005-8,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,925$25,699$24,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,774$0
Total Invoice$27,958$31,906$22,540
Adjustments for Features-5,609-7,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,349$24,015$22,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201520152009
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,370$10,810$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,005$8,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,609-7,8910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20152009
ModelForesterSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length180.9 in179.8 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height66.4 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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