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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $19,395 $21,063
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945        
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53    
Premium Package       2,590 1,130
Technology Package       1,230 1,230
Floor mats       180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350 350
Rear spoiler         340
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498        
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34    
Premium Package       2,293 1,000
Technology Package       1,089 1,089
Floor mats       148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266 266
Rear spoiler         270
Options (change) 3,363 418 418 4,350 3,230
Options (change) 2,768 270 270 3,796 2,773
Destination 915 915 915 835 835
Total Price $33,673 $34,423 $37,423 $25,595 $26,235
Total Invoice $31,188 $32,072 $34,860 $24,026 $24,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,045
Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,673$34,423$37,423$25,595$26,235
Adjustments for Features-5,525-6,285-6,5850-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,148$28,138$30,838$25,595$25,935
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0$340
Total Invoice$31,188$32,072$34,860$24,026$24,671
Adjustments for Features-5,117-5,856-6,1340-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,071$26,216$28,726$24,026$24,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$145$2,655$0$363

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterSentraSentra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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$8,815$9,575$9,875$3,290$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,525$6,285$6,585$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,117-5,856-6,1340-282

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157536%
Total Not Requested280064%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested365591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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