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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: $18,175

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,963

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,195

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $14,550
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $13,989
Premium Package 1,500        
Rear spoiler 353 353   353  
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 300
Floor mats         150
Sport Package         700
Convenience Package         700
Sunroof         600
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers         300
Antilock brakes (ABS)         250
Premium Package 1,338        
Rear spoiler 230 230   230  
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 260
Floor mats         110
Sport Package         607
Convenience Package         607
Sunroof         520
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers         260
Antilock brakes (ABS)         217
Options (change) 2,298 798 445 798 3,000
Options (change) 1,902 564 334 564 2,581
Destination 645 645 645 645 625
Total Price $24,138 $28,138 $28,085 $29,338 $18,175
Total Invoice $22,562 $26,139 $26,276 $27,325 $17,195

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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: $3,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,675
Model Year20082008200820082007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4122hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7280, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$24,138$28,138$28,085$29,338$18,175
Adjustments for Features-2,880-4,870-2,430-3,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,258$23,268$25,655$25,433$18,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,397$4,175$0
Total Invoice$22,562$26,139$26,276$27,325$17,195
Adjustments for Features-2,692-4,524-2,273-3,6370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,870$21,615$24,003$23,688$17,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$4,133$3,818$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082008200820082007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat $40  $40
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass $0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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   
Total Value of Features$5,270$7,260$4,820$6,295$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$4,870$2,430$3,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,692-4,524-2,273-3,6370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082007
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?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested272577%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90091%
Total Not Requested909%
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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