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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: $17,715

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $12,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,882

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $10,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $14,670 $18,590
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $14,153 $17,923
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 125  
Rear spoiler 367   260  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 700 700
Cargo cover 166 166    
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Special Edition Package     770  
Floor mats     170 170
Interior ambient lighting     240 240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 109  
Rear spoiler 275   228  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 607 607
Cargo cover 108 108    
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Special Edition Package     700  
Floor mats     133 133
Interior ambient lighting     172 172
Options (change) 3,192 2,825 2,265 1,110
Options (change) 2,634 2,362 1,949 912
Destination 695 695 780 780
Total Price $29,882 $31,715 $17,715 $20,480
Total Invoice $27,659 $29,466 $16,882 $19,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,238
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 690, 4180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$29,882$31,715$17,715$20,480
Adjustments for Features-7,065-7,3000-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,817$24,415$17,715$19,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$1,310
Total Invoice$27,659$29,466$16,882$19,615
Adjustments for Features-6,539-6,7820-1,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,120$22,684$16,882$18,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,564$0$1,339

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.8S1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$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  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
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, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
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$7,610$7,845$545$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,065$7,300$0$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,539-6,7820-1,394

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20092012
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 1.8S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82597%
Total Not Requested253%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

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