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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: $18,150

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $8,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelVersaForesterForester
Trim1.8SBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,670 $24,295 $26,695
Special Edition Package 770    
Interior ambient lighting 240    
Floor mats 170    
Door sill trim plates 135 53 53
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 245 245
Rear spoiler 260    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Cargo cover   172 172
Alloy wheels   600  
Special Edition Package 700    
Interior ambient lighting 172    
Floor mats 133    
Door sill trim plates 111 34 34
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 158 158
Rear spoiler 228    
4-speed automatic 962    
Cargo cover   111 111
Alloy wheels   500  
Options (change) 2,700 1,070 470
Options (change) 2,415 803 303
Destination 780 975 975
Total Price $18,150 $26,340 $28,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Versa 1.8S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,337
Model Year201220192019
ModelVersaForesterForester
Trim1.8SBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)90, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$18,150$26,340$28,140
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-5,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,150$23,315$22,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220192019
ModelVersaForesterForester
Trim1.8SBasePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
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 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,420$4,445$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-204-267

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122019
ModelVersaForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in105.1 in
Length169.1 in182.1 in
Width66.7 in71.5 in
Height60.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,751 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.4 ft376.1 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 wheel150No
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested115087%
Total Not Requested17513%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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

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