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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: $19,320

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $10,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,456

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $9,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelVersaForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,780 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $16,183 $24,330 $26,409
Sunroof 600    
Interior ambient lighting 300    
Floor mats 155    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 183 183
Navigation system 610 1,800 1,800
iPod integration   223 223
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Sunroof 520    
Interior ambient lighting 252    
Floor mats 113    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 119 119
Navigation system 529 1,647 1,650
iPod integration   145 145
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 1,790 3,026 2,659
Options (change) 1,523 2,526 2,254
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $19,320 $29,716 $31,549
Total Invoice $18,456 $27,551 $29,358

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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: $5,451
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,510
Model Year201020092009
ModelVersaForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,320$29,716$31,549
Adjustments for Features0-4,945-5,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,320$24,771$26,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$18,456$27,551$29,358
Adjustments for Features0-4,585-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,456$22,966$24,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,572

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020092009
ModelVersaForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,590$7,535$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,945$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,585-4,820

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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