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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: $20,770

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $10,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,858

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $9,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,590 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $17,923 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Navigation system 700      
Floor mats 170      
Interior ambient lighting 240      
Door sill trim plates 135 38 38 38
Cargo organizer 155 60 60 60
Navigation Package   1,850    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation system 607      
Floor mats 133      
Interior ambient lighting 172      
Door sill trim plates 111 24 24 24
Cargo organizer 132 39 39 39
Navigation Package   1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Options (change) 1,400 2,147 297 297
Options (change) 1,155 1,792 192 192
Destination 780 850 850 850
Total Price $20,770 $31,092 $31,242 $34,242
Total Invoice $19,858 $28,955 $29,186 $31,969

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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: $3,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,499
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,770$31,092$31,242$34,242
Adjustments for Features0-7,085-7,085-7,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,770$24,007$24,157$26,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$2,950
Total Invoice$19,858$28,955$29,186$31,969
Adjustments for Features0-6,598-6,619-6,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,858$22,357$22,567$25,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210$2,811

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.8SL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
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   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
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 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$9,460$9,460$9,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,085$7,085$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,598-6,619-6,801

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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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