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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: $18,900

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $10,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,308

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $8,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,890 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $16,465 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 185 185 185
Tech Package 760      
Floor mats 170      
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 228 120 120 120
Tech Package 667      
Floor mats 138      
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Options (change) 1,200 1,846 1,646 1,278
Options (change) 1,033 1,523 1,345 1,069
Destination 810 775 775 775
Total Price $18,900 $29,216 $30,316 $31,948
Total Invoice $18,308 $27,203 $28,214 $29,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,471
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine109hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$18,900$29,216$30,316$31,948
Adjustments for Features0-5,825-6,525-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,900$23,391$23,791$25,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$18,308$27,203$28,214$29,836
Adjustments for Features0-5,424-6,073-6,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,308$21,779$22,141$23,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$362$1,800

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$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$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
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
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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$1,500$7,325$8,025$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,825$6,525$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,424-6,073-6,257

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelVersaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length175.4 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height59.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,355 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.6SL

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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