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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: $9,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,456

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $8,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,780 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $16,183 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 610 1,200 1,000 1,000
Sunroof 600      
Interior ambient lighting 300      
Floor mats 155      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 185 185 185
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Navigation system 529 1,066 888 888
Sunroof 520      
Interior ambient lighting 252      
Floor mats 113      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 120 120 120
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Options (change) 1,790 1,753 1,553 1,185
Options (change) 1,523 1,462 1,284 1,008
Destination 750 775 775 775
Total Price $19,320 $29,123 $30,223 $31,855
Total Invoice $18,456 $27,142 $28,153 $29,775

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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: $4,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,774
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,320$29,123$30,223$31,855
Adjustments for Features0-5,270-5,970-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,320$23,853$24,253$25,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$18,456$27,142$28,153$29,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,912-5,561-5,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,456$22,230$22,592$24,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$362$1,801

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
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
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,665$7,935$8,635$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,270$5,970$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,912-5,561-5,744

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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