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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: $18,005

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $8,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $7,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8S1.8SL2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,670 $18,590 $23,495 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $14,153 $17,923 $22,176 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Special Edition Package 770          
Navigation system 700 700 1,600 1,100    
Floor mats 170 170        
Interior ambient lighting 240 240        
Door sill trim plates 135 135 36 36 36 36
Cargo organizer 155 155 60 60 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125   198 198 198 198
Rear spoiler 260          
Fog lights     381      
Special Edition Package 700          
Navigation system 607 607 1,392 975    
Floor mats 133 133        
Interior ambient lighting 172 172        
Door sill trim plates 111 111 23 23 23 23
Cargo organizer 132 132 39 39 39 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109   128 128 128 128
Rear spoiler 228          
Fog lights     285      
Options (change) 2,555 1,400 2,275 1,394 294 294
Options (change) 2,192 1,155 1,867 1,165 190 190
Destination 780 780 825 825 825 825
Total Price $18,005 $20,770 $26,595 $30,214 $31,114 $34,114
Total Invoice $17,125 $19,858 $24,868 $28,212 $29,066 $31,851

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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: $3,669
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,113
Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8S1.8SL2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4122hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTM6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)90, 4180, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/60-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$18,005$20,770$26,595$30,214$31,114$34,114
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-4,175-8,540-8,740-8,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,005$19,315$22,420$21,674$22,374$25,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$746$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$17,125$19,858$24,868$28,212$29,066$31,851
Adjustments for Features0-1,391-3,904-7,974-8,165-8,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$18,467$20,964$20,238$20,901$23,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,342$726$0$663$3,266

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8S1.8SL2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
CVT $1000 $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key $250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$0    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Terrain selector   $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
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
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
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25   
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50    
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$770$2,225$4,945$9,310$9,510$9,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$4,175$8,540$8,740$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,391-3,904-7,974-8,165-8,347

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
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 1.8S

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested122592%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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