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Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,670

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $12,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,123

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $11,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,140 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $16,707 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 199 199 199
Floor mats 170      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 255      
Navigation Package   1,350    
Door sill trim plates   38 38 38
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 228 129 129 129
Floor mats 138      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 215      
Navigation Package   1,157    
Door sill trim plates   24 24 24
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Options (change) 695 1,663 313 313
Options (change) 581 1,359 202 202
Destination 835 850 850 850
Total Price $18,670 $31,308 $31,958 $34,958
Total Invoice $18,123 $29,164 $29,837 $32,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,451
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine109hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$18,670$31,308$31,958$34,958
Adjustments for Features0-7,075-7,310-7,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,670$24,233$24,648$27,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$18,123$29,164$29,837$32,621
Adjustments for Features0-6,590-6,825-7,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,123$22,574$23,012$25,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$438$3,039

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$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
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver 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 release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$9,475$9,710$9,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,075$7,310$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,590-6,825-7,008

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelVersaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in180.9 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height59.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,364 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.974.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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