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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: $18,270

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $11,528

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,657

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $9,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $15,720 $17,280
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $15,328 $16,843
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 285 285
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Rear spoiler 367      
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Special Edition Package     500  
Tech Package     700  
Floor mats     180 180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 228 228
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Rear spoiler 275      
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Special Edition Package     443  
Tech Package     620  
Floor mats     153 153
Options (change) 3,108 2,741 1,665 465
Options (change) 2,580 2,308 1,444 381
Destination 695 695 885 885
Total Price $29,798 $31,631 $18,270 $18,630
Total Invoice $27,605 $29,412 $17,657 $18,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,667
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4109hp I4109hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$29,798$31,631$18,270$18,630
Adjustments for Features-5,700-5,9350-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,098$25,696$18,270$18,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$85
Total Invoice$27,605$29,412$17,657$18,109
Adjustments for Features-5,281-5,5190-267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,324$23,893$17,657$17,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,569$0$185

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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$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$7,400$7,635$1,700$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,700$5,935$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,281-5,5190-267

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterVersa
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in175.4 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.9 ft3

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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%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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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