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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: $22,020

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,486

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $33,095 $20,620
Base Invoice $26,690 $30,927 $19,228
Fog lights 386    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 130
Floor mats     120
Bodyside moldings     150
Interior ambient lighting     240
Fog lights 289    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 112
Floor mats     94
Bodyside moldings     120
Interior ambient lighting     172
Options (change) 585 199 640
Options (change) 418 129 498
Destination 850 850 760
Total Price $29,930 $34,144 $22,020
Total Invoice $27,958 $31,906 $20,486

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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: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $793
Model Year201520152011
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 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,930$34,144$22,020
Adjustments for Features-7,150-9,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,780$24,554$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,774$0
Total Invoice$27,958$31,906$20,486
Adjustments for Features-6,679-8,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,279$22,945$20,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201520152011
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 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
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$7,650$10,090$500
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,150$9,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,679-8,9610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20152011
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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