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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: $17,715

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $12,456

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,882

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $10,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8S1.8SL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,670 $18,590 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $14,153 $17,923 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Special Edition Package 770        
Navigation system 700 700 1,800 1,600 1,600
Interior ambient lighting 240 240      
Floor mats 170 170      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125   185 185 185
Rear spoiler 260   368 368  
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Satellite radio     432    
Special Edition Package 700        
Navigation system 607 607 1,501 1,335 1,335
Interior ambient lighting 172 172      
Floor mats 133 133      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109   120 120 120
Rear spoiler 228   276 276  
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Satellite radio     324    
Options (change) 2,265 1,110 2,951 2,319 1,951
Options (change) 1,949 912 2,329 1,839 1,563
Destination 780 780 725 725 725
Total Price $17,715 $20,480 $30,171 $31,039 $32,671
Total Invoice $16,882 $19,615 $27,868 $28,750 $30,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,322
Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8S1.8SL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4122hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)90, 4180, 6140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$17,715$20,480$30,171$31,039$32,671
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-7,215-7,915-8,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,715$19,025$22,956$23,124$24,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$16,882$19,615$27,868$28,750$30,372
Adjustments for Features0-1,394-6,664-7,331-7,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,882$18,221$21,204$21,419$22,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,339$0$215$1,647

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201120112011
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8S1.8SL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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 cover$75 $75$75$75
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, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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$420$1,875$7,635$8,335$8,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$7,215$7,915$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,394-6,664-7,331-7,521

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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
Nissan Versa 1.8S

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%

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
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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