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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: $24,405

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,723

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $19,640
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $18,521
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation Package 1,850     800
Cargo net 90 90 90 55
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Leather Package       1,030
Premium Package       1,200
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350
Rear spoiler       340
Floor mats       180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation Package 1,600     702
Cargo net 58 58 58 49
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Leather Package       904
Premium Package       1,053
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266
Rear spoiler       270
Floor mats       148
Options (change) 2,177 327 327 3,955
Options (change) 1,811 211 211 3,392
Destination 850 850 850 810
Total Price $31,122 $31,272 $34,272 $24,405
Total Invoice $28,974 $29,205 $31,988 $22,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,555
Model Year2015201520152014
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,122$31,272$34,272$24,405
Adjustments for Features-3,970-3,970-4,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,152$27,302$30,102$24,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$0
Total Invoice$28,974$29,205$31,988$22,723
Adjustments for Features-3,696-3,708-3,8920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,278$25,497$28,096$22,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$219$2,818$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2015201520152014
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  $25
Traffic + travel information$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,610$7,610$7,810$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$3,970$4,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,696-3,708-3,8920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20152014
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.2,823 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 Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested43029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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