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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,920

Nissan Versa Note SV   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,101

Nissan Versa Note SV   
Difference: $3,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa NoteVersa Note
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $15,990 $17,690
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $15,590 $17,242
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183 183 270 270
Rear bumper protector 72 72 72 72 72 60 60
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353   310
Universal garage door opener 87 87   87 87    
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 445    
Premium Package 1,500            
Sport Value Package           760  
Cargo cover           90 90
Floor mats           175 175
Fog lights           310  
Illuminated door sill trim plates           455 455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119 119 228 228
Rear bumper protector 47 47 47 47 47 48 48
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230   270
Universal garage door opener 56 56   56 56    
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 334    
Premium Package 1,338            
Sport Value Package           646  
Cargo cover           74 74
Floor mats           138 138
Fog lights           222  
Illuminated door sill trim plates           345 345
Options (change) 2,640 1,140 870 787 1,140 2,120 1,360
Options (change) 2,124 786 611 556 786 1,701 1,103
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 810 810
Total Price $24,480 $23,480 $28,210 $28,427 $29,680 $18,920 $19,860
Total Invoice $22,784 $21,906 $26,186 $26,498 $27,547 $18,101 $19,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa Note SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,076
Model Year2008200820082008200820142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa NoteVersa Note
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4109hp I4109hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$24,480$23,480$28,210$28,427$29,680$18,920$19,860
Adjustments for Features-2,860-610-4,600-2,485-3,9850-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,620$22,870$23,610$25,942$25,695$18,920$18,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$1,990$4,322$4,075$210$0
Total Invoice$22,784$21,906$26,186$26,498$27,547$18,101$19,155
Adjustments for Features-2,662-569-4,270-2,316-3,6990-1,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,122$21,337$21,916$24,182$23,848$18,101$18,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,215$1,794$4,060$3,726$55$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note

Model Year2008200820082008200820142014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa NoteVersa Note
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0  
4-speed automatic  $800    
CVT     $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
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  
Rearview camera      $200
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Stability control     $400$400
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Traction control     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable      $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300 $300 $300  
Roof rails $250 $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
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 
Active grille shutters     $0$0
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$125
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100$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
USB port      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates    $100  
Heated front seats$200 $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$6,125$3,875$7,865$5,750$7,250$3,265$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$610$4,600$2,485$3,985$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,662-569-4,270-2,316-3,6990-1,109

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterVersa Note
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in163.0 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in60.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,413 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in48.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft321.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft338.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

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 seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested272577%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa Note SV

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Sport Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa Note SL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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