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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,180

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $5,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,648

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $5,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSentra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.0SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $19,070
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $17,786
Limited Package 2,800 2,700      
Sunroof         750
Mud guards         140
Bodyside moldings         150
Floor mats         165
Rear spoiler         210
Limited Package 2,520 2,426      
Sunroof         651
Mud guards         106
Bodyside moldings         115
Floor mats         129
Rear spoiler         166
Options (change) 2,800 2,700 0 0 1,415
Options (change) 2,520 2,426 0 0 1,167
Destination 645 645 645 645 695
Total Price $27,040 $29,640 $31,640 $32,140 $21,180
Total Invoice $25,353 $27,730 $29,440 $29,995 $19,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,611
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSentra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.0SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6140hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,040$29,640$31,640$32,140$21,180
Adjustments for Features-3,300-5,000-4,475-5,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,640$27,165$26,390$21,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,425$2,650$0
Total Invoice$25,353$27,730$29,440$29,995$19,648
Adjustments for Features-3,094-4,678-4,164-5,3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,259$23,052$25,276$24,629$19,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$793$3,017$2,370$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackSentra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.0SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Stability control  $400$400 
Traction control  $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600   
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass   $0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$8,165$7,640$8,915$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$5,000$4,475$5,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,094-4,678-4,164-5,3660

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackSentra
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in105.7 in
Length188.7 in179.8 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height63.2 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110037%
Total Not Requested187563%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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