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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: $19,320

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $10,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,456

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $9,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $16,780
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $16,183
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 125
Rear spoiler 367    
iPod integration 223 223  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 610
Sunroof     600
Floor mats     155
Interior ambient lighting     300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 109
Rear spoiler 275    
iPod integration 145 145  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 529
Sunroof     520
Floor mats     113
Interior ambient lighting     252
Options (change) 3,026 2,659 1,790
Options (change) 2,526 2,254 1,523
Destination 695 695 750
Total Price $29,716 $31,549 $19,320
Total Invoice $27,551 $29,358 $18,456

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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: $5,451
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,510
Model Year200920092010
ModelForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4122hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$29,716$31,549$19,320
Adjustments for Features-4,945-5,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,771$26,369$19,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,551$29,358$18,456
Adjustments for Features-4,585-4,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,966$24,538$18,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,572$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year200920092010
ModelForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$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 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$7,535$7,770$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,945$5,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,585-4,8200

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20092010
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%

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