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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: $22,330

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,771

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelForesterForesterSentra
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,295 $34,295 $20,570
Base Invoice $27,424 $32,028 $19,181
Fog lights 386    
Sunroof     750
Bodyside moldings     150
Floor mats     165
Fog lights 289    
Sunroof     651
Bodyside moldings     115
Floor mats     129
Options (change) 386 0 1,065
Options (change) 289 0 895
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $30,556 $35,170 $22,330
Total Invoice $28,588 $32,903 $20,771

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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: $766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $837
Model Year201720172008
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)23/27 MPG23/27 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,556$35,170$22,330
Adjustments for Features-7,460-11,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,096$24,010$22,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0
Total Invoice$28,588$32,903$20,771
Adjustments for Features-6,980-10,4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,608$22,462$20,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$854$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201720172008
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
PIN Code Access $10 
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
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$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  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$8,900$12,600$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,460$11,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,980-10,4410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20172008
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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