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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: $17,355

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $6,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,835

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $5,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200620062006
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SV1.6SL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,580 $17,140 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $15,191 $16,707 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Alloy wheels 500   659    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 270 183   183
Floor mats 170 170      
Universal garage door opener     87 87 87
Rear spoiler     353 353 353
Alloy wheels 443   495    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 228 228 119   119
Floor mats 138 138      
Universal garage door opener     56 56 56
Rear spoiler     230 230 230
Options (change) 940 440 1,282 440 623
Options (change) 809 366 900 286 405
Destination 835 835 625 625 625
Total Price $17,355 $18,415 $23,702 $27,960 $29,143
Total Invoice $16,835 $17,908 $21,977 $25,912 $27,035

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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: $6,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,003
Model Year20162016200620062006
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SV1.6SL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine109hp I4109hp I4173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4100, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$17,355$18,415$23,702$27,960$29,143
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-135-4,760-3,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,355$16,965$23,567$23,200$25,258
Cost Above Minimum$390$0$367$0$2,058
Total Invoice$16,835$17,908$21,977$25,912$27,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-125-4,411-3,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,835$16,498$21,852$21,501$23,431
Cost Above Minimum$337$0$351$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016200620062006
ModelVersaVersaForesterForesterForester
Trim1.6SV1.6SL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
5-speed manual  $0 $0
4-speed automatic   $800 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50   
Rearview camera $200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system $600   
Satellite radio $200   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25   
Traffic + travel information $25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Trip computer$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Total Value of Features$2,775$4,225$2,910$7,535$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$135$4,760$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,410-125-4,411-3,604

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
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 Weight2,364 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 Headroom36.6 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
14.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.957.7 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%

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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