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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: $18,270

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $11,528

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,657

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $9,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelVersaVersaForesterForester
Trim1.6SV1.6SL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,720 $17,280 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $15,328 $16,843 $24,330 $26,409
Special Edition Package 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 285 285 183 183
Tech Package 700      
Floor mats 180 180    
Universal garage door opener     82 82
iPod integration     223 223
Rear spoiler     367  
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Special Edition Package 443      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 228 228 119 119
Tech Package 620      
Floor mats 153 153    
Universal garage door opener     54 54
iPod integration     145 145
Rear spoiler     275  
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 1,665 465 3,108 2,741
Options (change) 1,444 381 2,580 2,308
Destination 885 885 695 695
Total Price $18,270 $18,630 $29,798 $31,631
Total Invoice $17,657 $18,109 $27,605 $29,412

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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: $5,828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,667
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelVersaVersaForesterForester
Trim1.6SV1.6SL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine109hp I4109hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$18,270$18,630$29,798$31,631
Adjustments for Features0-275-5,700-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,270$18,355$24,098$25,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$1,598
Total Invoice$17,657$18,109$27,605$29,412
Adjustments for Features0-267-5,281-5,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,657$17,842$22,324$23,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$0$1,569

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720092009
ModelVersaVersaForesterForester
Trim1.6SV1.6SL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,700$1,975$7,400$7,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$5,700$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267-5,281-5,519

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
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 Weight2,364 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 Headroom36.6 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
14.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.968.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.6SV

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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