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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: $7,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,559

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $7,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,980 $23,495 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $14,452 $22,176 $26,232 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Convenience Package 650          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250          
Sport Package 700          
Sunroof 600          
Satellite radio 150          
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 300          
Floor mats 155          
CVT   1,500        
Fog lights   381 381      
Convenience Package 564          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217          
Sport Package 607          
Sunroof 520          
Satellite radio 131          
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 260          
Floor mats 113          
CVT   1,371        
Fog lights   285 285      
Options (change) 2,805 1,881 381 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,412 1,656 285 0 0 0
Destination 695 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $18,480 $26,201 $29,201 $28,820 $30,820 $33,820
Total Invoice $17,559 $24,657 $27,342 $27,047 $28,876 $31,661

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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: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,783
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$18,480$26,201$29,201$28,820$30,820$33,820
Adjustments for Features0-4,480-5,605-7,145-8,295-8,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,480$21,721$23,596$21,675$22,525$25,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$46$1,921$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$17,559$24,657$27,342$27,047$28,876$31,661
Adjustments for Features0-4,216-5,248-6,705-7,772-7,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,559$20,441$22,094$20,342$21,104$23,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$99$1,752$0$762$3,366

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
CVT $1000 $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key$250     
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$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$0
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio$200   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,515$6,995$8,120$9,660$10,810$11,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,480$5,605$7,145$8,295$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,216-5,248-6,705-7,772-7,953

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelVersaForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length169.1 in180.9 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height60.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
CVT0No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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