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Nissan Versa Note vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Versa Note vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,465

Nissan Versa Note SR   
Difference: $9,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,879

Nissan Versa Note SR   
Difference: $7,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelVersa NoteForesterForesterForester
TrimSR2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,980 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,524 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 285 185 185 185
Floor mats 185      
Cargo cover 130 166 166 166
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Satellite radio   432 432 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 120 120 120
Floor mats 153      
Cargo cover 92 108 108 108
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Satellite radio   324 324 324
Options (change) 600 1,244 1,244 876
Options (change) 470 889 889 613
Destination 885 775 775 775
Total Price $19,465 $28,614 $29,914 $31,546
Total Invoice $18,879 $26,569 $27,758 $29,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa Note vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa Note SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,651
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelVersa NoteForesterForesterForester
TrimSR2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine109hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,465$28,614$29,914$31,546
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-5,250-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,465$24,264$24,664$26,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$18,879$26,569$27,758$29,380
Adjustments for Features0-4,039-4,872-5,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,879$22,530$22,886$24,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$356$1,797

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa Note vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelVersa NoteForesterForesterForester
TrimSR2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $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
Synthetic suede seating surfaces$900   
Total Value of Features$2,740$7,090$7,990$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350$5,250$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,039-4,872-5,053

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa Note vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
ModelVersa NoteForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length163.0 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height60.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,413 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
38.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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