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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: $17,935

Nissan Versa SV   
Difference: $5,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,315

Nissan Versa SV   
Difference: $4,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $15,720
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $15,328
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183 183 285
Universal garage door opener 87 87   87 87  
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353  
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 445  
Premium Package 1,500          
Special Edition Package           500
Floor mats           195
Illuminated door sill trim plates           350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119 119 228
Universal garage door opener 56 56   56 56  
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230  
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 334  
Premium Package 1,338          
Special Edition Package           443
Floor mats           165
Illuminated door sill trim plates           266
Options (change) 2,568 1,068 798 715 1,068 1,330
Options (change) 2,077 739 564 509 739 1,102
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 885
Total Price $24,408 $23,408 $28,138 $28,355 $29,608 $17,935
Total Invoice $22,737 $21,859 $26,139 $26,451 $27,500 $17,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,838
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,967
Model Year200820082008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSV
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)120, 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$24,408$23,408$28,138$28,355$29,608$17,935
Adjustments for Features-2,635-385-4,375-2,260-3,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,773$23,023$23,763$26,095$25,848$17,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$1,990$4,322$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,737$21,859$26,139$26,451$27,500$17,315
Adjustments for Features-2,455-360-4,064-2,108-3,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,282$21,499$22,075$24,343$24,008$17,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,217$1,793$4,061$3,726$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year200820082008200820082018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSV
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
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225 
Rearview camera     $200
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$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
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25 
Trip computer     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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$5,985$3,735$7,725$5,610$7,110$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$385$4,375$2,260$3,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,455-360-4,064-2,108-3,4920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082018
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
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested60017%
Total Not Requested292583%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa SV

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%

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