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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: $23,095

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $10,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterSentra
TrimLimitedTouring2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $19,760
Navigation system 1,350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 135
Cargo net 68 68  
Mud guards     160
Special Value Package     990
Leather seating surfaces     900
Floor mats     120
Interior ambient lighting     250
Navigation system 1,156    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 116
Cargo net 44 44  
Mud guards     118
Special Value Package     859
Leather seating surfaces     780
Floor mats     94
Interior ambient lighting     196
Options (change) 1,663 313 2,555
Options (change) 1,358 202 2,163
Destination 1,010 1,010 780
Total Price $33,768 $35,918 $23,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,485
Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterSentra
TrimLimitedTouring2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4140hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,768$35,918$23,095
Adjustments for Features-5,615-9,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,153$26,243$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterSentra
TrimLimitedTouring2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,215$12,275$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$9,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-394-3260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in105.7 in
Length182.1 in179.8 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in
Height67.5 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested1820100%
Total Not Requested00%

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