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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: $16,930

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,235

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $5,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $14,670 $18,590
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $14,153 $17,923
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 125  
Cargo organizer 115 115 115 155 155
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 260  
Alloy wheels 659        
Special Edition Package       770  
Floor mats       170 170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 109  
Cargo organizer 72 72 72 132 132
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 228  
Alloy wheels 495        
Special Edition Package       700  
Floor mats       133 133
Options (change) 1,310 468 651 1,480 325
Options (change) 916 302 421 1,302 265
Destination 625 625 625 780 780
Total Price $23,730 $27,988 $29,171 $16,930 $19,695
Total Invoice $21,993 $25,928 $27,051 $16,235 $18,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,366
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 790, 4180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$23,730$27,988$29,171$16,930$19,695
Adjustments for Features-1,125-5,750-4,8750-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,605$22,238$24,296$16,930$18,240
Cost Above Minimum$367$0$2,058$0$1,310
Total Invoice$21,993$25,928$27,051$16,235$18,968
Adjustments for Features-1,043-5,327-4,5210-1,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,950$20,601$22,530$16,235$17,567
Cost Above Minimum$349$0$1,929$0$1,332

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manual   $150 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150  
Brake assist   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
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, large $1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$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$2,995$7,620$6,745$1,870$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$5,750$4,875$0$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,043-5,327-4,5210-1,401

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20062012
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 1.8S

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%

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