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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: $17,065

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $5,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,346

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $4,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $14,670 $18,590
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $14,153 $17,923
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183 183 125  
Cargo organizer 115 115 115 115 115 155 155
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353 260  
Special Edition Package           770  
Floor mats           170 170
Door sill trim plates           135 135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119 119 109  
Cargo organizer 72 72 72 72 72 132 132
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230 228  
Special Edition Package           700  
Floor mats           133 133
Door sill trim plates           111 111
Options (change) 651 651 468 298 651 1,615 460
Options (change) 421 421 302 191 421 1,413 376
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 780 780
Total Price $22,491 $22,991 $27,808 $27,938 $29,191 $17,065 $19,830
Total Invoice $21,081 $21,541 $25,877 $26,133 $27,182 $16,346 $19,079

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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: $4,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,555
Model Year2008200820082008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5M6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 790, 4180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$22,491$22,991$27,808$27,938$29,191$17,065$19,830
Adjustments for Features-825-1,750-5,840-3,625-5,1250-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,666$21,241$21,968$24,313$24,066$17,065$18,375
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$727$3,072$2,825$0$1,310
Total Invoice$21,081$21,541$25,877$26,133$27,182$16,346$19,079
Adjustments for Features-773-1,640-5,434-3,391-4,7720-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,308$19,901$20,443$22,742$22,410$16,346$17,679
Cost Above Minimum$407$0$542$2,841$2,509$0$1,333

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2008200820082008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0  
4-speed automatic  $800    
6-speed manual     $150 
CVT      $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key      $250
Universal garage door opener  $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150  
Brake assist     $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Stability control     $400$400
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Traction control     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40    
Roof rack$300 $300 $300  
Roof rails $250 $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200  
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25  
Hood scoop   $100$100  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325  
CD player$125    $125$125
iPod integration     $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$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$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals $75 $75   
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,220$4,145$8,235$6,020$7,520$2,395$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$1,750$5,840$3,625$5,125$0$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments-773-1,640-5,434-3,391-4,7720-1,400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082012
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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