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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: $22,845

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $7,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,175

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $6,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSentra
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.0SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $19,760
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $18,428
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   135
Cargo net 42 42 42  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Special Value Package       990
Mud guards       160
Leather seating surfaces       900
Floor mats       120
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   116
Cargo net 28 28 28  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Special Value Package       859
Mud guards       118
Leather seating surfaces       780
Floor mats       94
Options (change) 3,225 2,225 2,042 2,305
Options (change) 2,848 1,969 1,850 1,967
Destination 645 645 645 780
Total Price $30,165 $33,865 $34,182 $22,845
Total Invoice $28,152 $31,409 $31,845 $21,175

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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: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,277
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSentra
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.0SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6140hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,165$33,865$34,182$22,845
Adjustments for Features-3,965-3,540-4,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,200$30,325$29,517$22,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,152$31,409$31,845$21,175
Adjustments for Features-3,700-3,283-4,3460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,452$28,126$27,499$21,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,674$3,047$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSentra
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.0SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
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 
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$6,890$8,015$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$3,540$4,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,700-3,283-4,3460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082012
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 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

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 camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested162089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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