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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: $17,570

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $6,132

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,037

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $4,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $15,720 $17,280
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $15,328 $16,843
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 285 285
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87    
Rear spoiler 353 353 353    
Alloy wheels 659        
Special Edition Package       500  
Floor mats       180 180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 228 228
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56    
Rear spoiler 230 230 230    
Alloy wheels 495        
Special Edition Package       443  
Floor mats       153 153
Options (change) 1,282 440 623 965 465
Options (change) 900 286 405 824 381
Destination 625 625 625 885 885
Total Price $23,702 $27,960 $29,143 $17,570 $18,630
Total Invoice $21,977 $25,912 $27,035 $17,037 $18,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,894
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4109hp I4109hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$23,702$27,960$29,143$17,570$18,630
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-3,750-315-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,702$23,335$25,393$17,255$17,315
Cost Above Minimum$367$0$2,058$0$60
Total Invoice$21,977$25,912$27,035$17,037$18,109
Adjustments for Features0-4,286-3,479-305-1,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,977$21,626$23,556$16,732$16,831
Cost Above Minimum$351$0$1,930$0$99

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$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$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
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  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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$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$2,910$7,535$6,660$3,225$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625$3,750$315$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,286-3,479-305-1,278

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20062017
ModelForesterVersa
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in175.4 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in48.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.6SV

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.6SL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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