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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: $19,190

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,067

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,415

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $3,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
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 $17,410
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $16,788
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 125
Cargo organizer 115 115 115 125
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Alloy wheels 659      
CD changer, in-dash 527      
Sunroof       600
Floor mats       170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 109
Cargo organizer 72 72 72 105
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Alloy wheels 495      
CD changer, in-dash 395      
Sunroof       520
Floor mats       133
Options (change) 1,837 468 651 1,020
Options (change) 1,311 302 421 867
Destination 625 625 625 760
Total Price $24,257 $27,988 $29,171 $19,190
Total Invoice $22,388 $25,928 $27,051 $18,415

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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: $5,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,033
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4122hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$24,257$27,988$29,171$19,190
Adjustments for Features0-4,425-3,550-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,257$23,563$25,621$18,545
Cost Above Minimum$694$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$22,388$25,928$27,051$18,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,099-3,292-619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,388$21,829$23,759$17,796
Cost Above Minimum$559$0$1,930$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2006200620062011
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  
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $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 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $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 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Total Value of Features$2,620$7,045$6,170$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425$3,550$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,099-3,292-619

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20062011
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
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%

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