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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: $18,480

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,658

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,559

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,980 $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $14,452 $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Sport Package 700        
Convenience Package 650        
Floor mats 155        
Sunroof 600        
Satellite radio 150 445 445 445 445
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 300        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250        
Premium Package   1,500      
Rear spoiler   353 353   353
Sport Package 607        
Convenience Package 564        
Floor mats 113        
Sunroof 520        
Satellite radio 131 334 334 334 334
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 260        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217        
Premium Package   1,338      
Rear spoiler   230 230   230
Options (change) 2,805 2,298 798 445 798
Options (change) 2,412 1,902 564 334 564
Destination 695 645 645 645 645
Total Price $18,480 $24,138 $28,138 $28,085 $29,338
Total Invoice $17,559 $22,562 $26,139 $26,276 $27,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,241
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 7120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$18,480$24,138$28,138$28,085$29,338
Adjustments for Features0-2,955-4,945-2,580-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,480$21,183$23,193$25,505$25,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,010$4,322$4,075
Total Invoice$17,559$22,562$26,139$26,276$27,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,762-4,594-2,414-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,559$19,800$21,545$23,862$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745$4,062$3,725

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manual $0 $0$0
4-speed automatic  $800  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250    
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Brake assist$50    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40 $40  
Roof rack $300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass  $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Total Value of Features$2,540$5,495$7,485$5,120$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955$4,945$2,580$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,762-4,594-2,414-3,800

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelVersaForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in99.4 in
Length169.1 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height60.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested272577%

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