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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,480

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $6,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,559

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $14,980
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $14,452
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Premium Package 2,350      
Sport Package       700
Convenience Package       650
Sunroof       600
Satellite radio       150
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers       300
Floor mats       155
Antilock brakes (ABS)       250
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Premium Package 2,117      
Sport Package       607
Convenience Package       564
Sunroof       520
Satellite radio       131
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers       260
Floor mats       113
Antilock brakes (ABS)       217
Options (change) 2,703 353 353 2,805
Options (change) 2,347 230 230 2,412
Destination 625 625 625 695
Total Price $25,123 $27,873 $28,873 $18,480
Total Invoice $23,424 $25,856 $26,860 $17,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,529
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4122hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7280, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$25,123$27,873$28,873$18,480
Adjustments for Features-2,505-4,555-3,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,618$23,318$25,343$18,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,725$0
Total Invoice$23,424$25,856$26,860$17,559
Adjustments for Features-2,336-4,225-3,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,088$21,631$23,576$17,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$543$2,488$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Total Value of Features$5,145$7,195$6,170$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$4,555$3,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,336-4,225-3,2840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterVersa
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in169.1 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,723 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft350.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested70020%
Total Not Requested272580%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90091%
Total Not Requested909%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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