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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: $18,370

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $4,093

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,642

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $3,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $16,890
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $16,288
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183 183 270
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353  
Universal garage door opener 87 87   87 87  
Floor mats           170
Illuminated door sill trim plates           250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119 119 222
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230  
Universal garage door opener 56 56   56 56  
Floor mats           133
Illuminated door sill trim plates           209
Options (change) 623 623 353 270 623 690
Options (change) 405 405 230 175 405 564
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 790
Total Price $22,463 $22,963 $27,693 $27,910 $29,163 $18,370
Total Invoice $21,065 $21,525 $25,805 $26,117 $27,166 $17,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,415
Model Year200820082008200820082013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4109hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$22,463$22,963$27,693$27,910$29,163$18,370
Adjustments for Features0-925-4,915-2,800-4,300-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,463$22,038$22,778$25,110$24,863$17,955
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$740$3,072$2,825$0
Total Invoice$21,065$21,525$25,805$26,117$27,166$17,642
Adjustments for Features0-867-4,580-2,620-4,006-399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,065$20,658$21,225$23,497$23,160$17,243
Cost Above Minimum$407$0$567$2,839$2,502$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year200820082008200820082013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic  $800   
CVT     $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist     $50
Full-size spare tire$225$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$75 
Cargo mat  $40   
Roof rack$300 $300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Exterior 
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
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125    $125
iPod integration     $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Total Value of Features$3,310$4,235$8,225$6,110$7,610$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$4,915$2,800$4,300$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-867-4,580-2,620-4,006-399

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082013
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.2,355 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 in37.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.8 ft3

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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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