Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2008 Nissan Versa Nissan Versa 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,690

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,909

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $4,772

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082010
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 $16,780
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $16,183
Premium Package 1,500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 183 125
Rear spoiler 353 353   353  
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 150
Sunroof         600
Floor mats         155
Door sill trim plates         130
Premium Package 1,338        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 119 109
Rear spoiler 230 230   230  
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 131
Sunroof         520
Floor mats         113
Door sill trim plates         103
Options (change) 2,481 798 628 981 1,160
Options (change) 2,021 564 453 683 976
Destination 645 645 645 645 750
Total Price $24,321 $28,138 $28,268 $29,521 $18,690
Total Invoice $22,681 $26,139 $26,395 $27,444 $17,909

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Nissan Versa dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year20082008200820082010
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
TransmissionM5A4M5M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$24,321$28,138$28,268$29,521$18,690
Adjustments for Features-2,030-3,870-1,655-3,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,291$24,268$26,613$26,366$18,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,977$4,322$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,681$26,139$26,395$27,444$17,909
Adjustments for Features-1,893-3,595-1,545-2,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,788$22,544$24,850$24,511$17,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,756$4,062$3,723$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082008200820082010
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   
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist    $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Temporary spare tire    $150
Traction control    $100
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 
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 
iPod integration    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$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 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$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$50 
Metal pedals  $75  
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$5,495$7,335$5,120$6,620$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$3,870$1,655$3,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,893-3,595-1,545-2,9330

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082010
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

Return to top

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
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested65018%
Total Not Requested287582%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.