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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: $25,010

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $10,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020182018
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
TrimLimitedTouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $20,500 $23,440
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Cargo net 68 68 70 70
Door sill trim plates 53 53 75 75
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Premium Package     3,560  
Floor mats     200 200
Rear spoiler       340
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Cargo net 44 44 49 49
Door sill trim plates 34 34 53 53
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Premium Package     3,150  
Floor mats     169 169
Rear spoiler       270
Options (change) 3,431 486 3,905 685
Options (change) 2,812 314 3,421 541
Destination 1,010 1,010 885 885
Total Price $35,536 $36,091 $25,290 $25,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,596
Model Year2020202020182018
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
TrimLimitedTouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,536$36,091$25,290$25,010
Adjustments for Features-5,425-6,185-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,111$29,906$25,265$25,010
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$255$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2020202020182018
ModelForesterForesterSentraSentra
TrimLimitedTouringSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,615$9,375$3,215$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,425$6,185$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-583-227-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20202018
ModelForesterSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in69.3 in
Height67.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested388092%
Total Not Requested3508%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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