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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: $19,465

Nissan Versa Note SR   
Difference: $8,673

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,879

Nissan Versa Note SR   
Difference: $7,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterVersa Note
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $17,980
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $17,524
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 285
Universal garage door opener   87  
Floor mats     185
Cargo cover     130
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 225
Universal garage door opener   56  
Floor mats     153
Cargo cover     92
Options (change) 798 1,068 600
Options (change) 564 739 470
Destination 645 645 885
Total Price $28,138 $29,608 $19,465
Total Invoice $26,139 $27,500 $18,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa Note SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,648
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,450
Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterVersa Note
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4109hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17195/55-16
Total Price$28,138$29,608$19,465
Adjustments for Features-3,025-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,113$27,198$19,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$26,139$27,500$18,879
Adjustments for Features-2,810-2,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,329$25,262$18,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note

Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterVersa Note
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
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 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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  
Synthetic suede seating surfaces  $900
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$7,340$6,725$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$2,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,810-2,2380

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note

Model Year20082018
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa Note SR

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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