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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: $20,525

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $4,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,448

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $3,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $28,195 $16,330
Base Invoice $18,938 $24,330 $26,409 $15,750
Premium Package 2,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 125
Rear spoiler 367 367    
Satellite radio 453 453 453 150
iPod integration 223 223 223 270
Fog lights 374      
Sport Package       700
Antilock brakes (ABS)       250
Sunroof       600
Convenience Package       650
Floor mats       155
Interior ambient lighting       300
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers       300
Premium Package 2,258      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 109
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Satellite radio 340 340 340 131
iPod integration 145 145 145 230
Fog lights 243      
Sport Package       607
Antilock brakes (ABS)       217
Sunroof       520
Convenience Package       564
Floor mats       113
Interior ambient lighting       252
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers       260
Options (change) 4,100 1,226 859 3,500
Options (change) 3,380 879 604 3,003
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $24,790 $27,916 $29,749 $20,525
Total Invoice $23,013 $25,904 $27,708 $19,448

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,775
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4122hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4280, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$24,790$27,916$29,749$20,525
Adjustments for Features-1,680-5,045-5,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,110$22,871$24,469$20,525
Cost Above Minimum$239$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$23,013$25,904$27,708$19,448
Adjustments for Features-1,560-4,681-4,9180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,453$21,223$22,790$19,448
Cost Above Minimum$230$0$1,567$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray $40  
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,745$8,110$8,345$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$5,045$5,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,560-4,681-4,9180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterVersa
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in169.1 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,723 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in50.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft350.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested217582%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested27544%
Total Not Requested35056%

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