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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: $17,610

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $5,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,050

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $4,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $15,580 $17,140
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $15,191 $16,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183 183 270 270
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353    
Universal garage door opener 87 87   87 87    
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 445    
Premium Package 1,500            
Alloy wheels           500  
Floor mats           170 170
Illuminated door sill trim plates           255 255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119 119 228 228
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230    
Universal garage door opener 56 56   56 56    
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 334    
Premium Package 1,338            
Alloy wheels           443  
Floor mats           138 138
Illuminated door sill trim plates           215 215
Options (change) 2,568 1,068 798 715 1,068 1,195 695
Options (change) 2,077 739 564 509 739 1,024 581
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 835 835
Total Price $24,408 $23,408 $28,138 $28,355 $29,608 $17,610 $18,670
Total Invoice $22,737 $21,859 $26,139 $26,451 $27,500 $17,050 $18,123

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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: $4,103
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,148
Model Year2008200820082008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4109hp I4109hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$24,408$23,408$28,138$28,355$29,608$17,610$18,670
Adjustments for Features-3,085-835-4,825-2,710-4,2100-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,323$22,573$23,313$25,645$25,398$17,610$17,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$1,990$4,322$4,075$390$0
Total Invoice$22,737$21,859$26,139$26,451$27,500$17,050$18,123
Adjustments for Features-2,874-780-4,482-2,528-3,9100-1,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,863$21,079$21,657$23,923$23,590$17,050$16,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,216$1,794$4,060$3,727$335$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2008200820082008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0  
4-speed automatic  $800    
CVT     $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key      $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist     $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225  
Rearview camera      $200
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  
Cargo mat  $40    
Roof rack$300 $300 $300  
Roof rails $250 $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $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$1100  
Infotainment 
App support      $0
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
Navigation system      $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Traffic + travel information      $25
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio      $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25  
Trip computer     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$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$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 $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$6,185$3,935$7,925$5,810$7,310$3,100$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$835$4,825$2,710$4,210$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,874-780-4,482-2,528-3,9100-1,408

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082016
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
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-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested62518%
Total Not Requested290082%

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%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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