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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: $20,355

Nissan Versa Note SR   
Difference: $11,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,625

Nissan Versa Note SR   
Difference: $9,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa Note
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $17,980
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $17,524
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 270
Navigation Package 1,850      
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95 60
Cargo cover 182 182 182 90
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       455
Tech Package       490
Floor mats       175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 228
Navigation Package 1,600      
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61 48
Cargo cover 118 118 118 74
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       345
Tech Package       433
Floor mats       138
Options (change) 2,440 590 590 1,540
Options (change) 1,981 381 381 1,266
Destination 850 850 850 835
Total Price $31,385 $31,535 $34,535 $20,355
Total Invoice $29,144 $29,375 $32,158 $19,625

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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: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,156
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa Note
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4109hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18195/55-16
Total Price$31,385$31,535$34,535$20,355
Adjustments for Features-5,775-5,775-5,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,610$25,760$28,560$20,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$0
Total Invoice$29,144$29,375$32,158$19,625
Adjustments for Features-5,363-5,379-5,5640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,781$23,996$26,594$19,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$2,813$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note

Model Year2015201520152016
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa Note
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$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 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  $25
Traffic + travel information$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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 
Synthetic suede seating surfaces   $900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,190$9,190$9,390$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$5,775$5,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,363-5,379-5,5640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Note

Model Year20152016
ModelForesterVersa Note
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in163.0 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in60.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,413 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft321.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft338.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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