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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $4,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $4,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySentraSentra
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $19,395 $21,063
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 350 350
Rear spoiler 393 393 393   340
Premium Package       2,590 1,130
Floor mats       180 180
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 266 266
Rear spoiler 295 295 295   270
Premium Package       2,293 1,000
Floor mats       148 148
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 3,120 2,000
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 2,707 1,684
Destination 750 750 750 835 835
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $24,365 $25,005
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $22,937 $23,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,137
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySentraSentra
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$24,365$25,005
Adjustments for Features-35-985-1350-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,288$32,338$35,193$24,365$24,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$340
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$22,937$23,582
Adjustments for Features-32-910-1240-283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,074$29,868$32,446$22,937$23,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$5,372$0$362

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacySentraSentra
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$2,575$3,525$2,675$2,540$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$985$135$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-32-910-1240-283

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122016
ModelLegacySentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in69.3 in
Height59.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested285072%
Total Not Requested112528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

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 system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested333083%
Total Not Requested67517%

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%

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