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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: $17,445

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $5,963

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,829

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $5,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008200820082008
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SV1.6SL2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,240 $16,890 $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $14,861 $16,465 $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 270 183 183   183 183
Floor mats 170 170          
Alloy wheels 700            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 255 255          
Universal garage door opener     87 87   87 87
Rear spoiler     353 353 353   353
Satellite radio     445 445 445 445 445
Premium Package     1,500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 228 228 119 119   119 119
Floor mats 138 138          
Alloy wheels 577            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 215 215          
Universal garage door opener     56 56   56 56
Rear spoiler     230 230 230   230
Satellite radio     334 334 334 334 334
Premium Package     1,338        
Options (change) 1,395 695 2,568 1,068 798 715 1,068
Options (change) 1,158 581 2,077 739 564 509 739
Destination 810 810 645 645 645 645 645
Total Price $17,445 $18,395 $24,408 $23,408 $28,138 $28,355 $29,608
Total Invoice $16,829 $17,856 $22,737 $21,859 $26,139 $26,451 $27,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,513
Model Year2014201420082008200820082008
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SV1.6SL2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine109hp I4109hp I4173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4120, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$17,445$18,395$24,408$23,408$28,138$28,355$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-935-3,645-1,395-5,385-3,270-4,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,445$17,460$20,763$22,013$22,753$25,085$24,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0$1,250$1,990$4,322$4,075
Total Invoice$16,829$17,856$22,737$21,859$26,139$26,451$27,500
Adjustments for Features0-908-3,395-1,303-5,002-3,050-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,829$16,948$19,342$20,556$21,137$23,401$23,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$119$0$1,214$1,795$4,059$3,728

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201420082008200820082008
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SV1.6SL2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000     
5-speed manual  $0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic    $800  
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150 $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50     
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225$225
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Stability control$400$400     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Traction control$100$100     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat    $40  
Roof rack  $300 $300 $300
Roof rails   $250 $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Hood scoop     $100$100
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125     
Bluetooth cell phone link $100     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25 $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates      $100
Heated front seats  $200 $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200     
Leather seating surfaces    $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75 $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Total Value of Features$2,725$3,660$6,370$4,120$8,110$5,995$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935$3,645$1,395$5,385$3,270$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-3,395-1,303-5,002-3,050-4,430

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelVersaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in99.4 in
Length175.4 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height59.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,355 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.857.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested60017%
Total Not Requested292583%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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