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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: $6,764

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,559

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $6,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,980 $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $14,452 $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250        
Sport Package 700        
Convenience Package 650        
Sunroof 600        
Satellite radio 150 432 432 432 432
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 300        
Floor mats 155        
Rear spoiler   368 368 368  
Fog lights   374      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217        
Sport Package 607        
Convenience Package 564        
Sunroof 520        
Satellite radio 131 324 324 324 324
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 260        
Floor mats 113        
Rear spoiler   276 276 276  
Fog lights   243      
Options (change) 2,805 1,174 800 800 432
Options (change) 2,412 843 600 600 324
Destination 695 775 775 775 775
Total Price $18,480 $25,244 $28,170 $29,470 $31,102
Total Invoice $17,559 $23,578 $26,280 $27,469 $29,091

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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: $3,334
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,815
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 780, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$18,480$25,244$28,170$29,470$31,102
Adjustments for Features0-3,430-5,945-6,845-7,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,480$21,814$22,225$22,625$24,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411$811$2,268
Total Invoice$17,559$23,578$26,280$27,469$29,091
Adjustments for Features0-3,204-5,546-6,380-6,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,559$20,374$20,734$21,089$22,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$360$715$2,151

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
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
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,115$5,545$8,060$8,960$9,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,430$5,945$6,845$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,204-5,546-6,380-6,566

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelVersaForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length169.1 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height60.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		50.4 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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 wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

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