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Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,095

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $6,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $5,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySentra
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $19,760
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $18,428
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186 135
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251  
Rear spoiler 393 393 393  
Special Value Package       990
Mud guards       160
Leather seating surfaces       900
Floor mats       120
Interior ambient lighting       250
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121 116
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163  
Rear spoiler 295 295 295  
Special Value Package       859
Mud guards       118
Leather seating surfaces       780
Floor mats       94
Interior ambient lighting       196
Options (change) 8,425 7,325 2,830 2,555
Options (change) 7,299 6,364 2,247 2,163
Destination 750 750 750 780
Total Price $29,170 $33,170 $35,175 $23,095
Total Invoice $26,975 $30,647 $32,439 $21,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,445
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySentra
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4140hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$29,170$33,170$35,175$23,095
Adjustments for Features-2,335-3,285-2,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,835$29,885$32,740$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0
Total Invoice$26,975$30,647$32,439$21,371
Adjustments for Features-2,159-3,035-2,2460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,816$27,612$30,193$21,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,796$5,377$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySentra
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,775$3,925$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$3,285$2,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,159-3,035-2,2460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122012
ModelLegacySentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in105.7 in
Length186.4 in179.8 in
Width71.7 in70.5 in
Height59.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested205052%
Total Not Requested192548%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested170053%
Total Not Requested150047%

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 net40No
Total Requested178098%
Total Not Requested402%

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