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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: $11,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,559

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $10,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,980 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $14,452 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250        
Convenience Package 650        
Sport Package 700        
Sunroof 600        
Satellite radio 150        
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 300        
Floor mats 155        
Fog lights   386      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217        
Convenience Package 564        
Sport Package 607        
Sunroof 520        
Satellite radio 131        
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 260        
Floor mats 113        
Fog lights   289      
Options (change) 2,805 386 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,412 289 0 0 0
Destination 695 850 850 850 850
Total Price $18,480 $30,431 $29,645 $31,645 $34,645
Total Invoice $17,559 $28,471 $27,805 $29,635 $32,419

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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: $3,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,146
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 7?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$18,480$30,431$29,645$31,645$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,280-7,570-8,530-8,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,480$24,151$22,075$23,115$25,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,076$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$17,559$28,471$27,805$29,635$32,419
Adjustments for Features0-5,876-7,100-7,988-8,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,559$22,595$20,705$21,647$24,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,890$0$942$3,545

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100
CVT  $1000$1000 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $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
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
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$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$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 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,965$8,245$9,535$10,495$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,280$7,570$8,530$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,876-7,100-7,988-8,169

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
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 key250Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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