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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: $18,055

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $12,043

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,455

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $10,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $15,580 $17,140
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $15,191 $16,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 270 270
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Satellite radio 432        
Tech Package       700  
Alloy wheels       500  
Floor mats       170 170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 228 228
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Satellite radio 324        
Tech Package       620  
Alloy wheels       443  
Floor mats       138 138
Options (change) 2,878 2,246 1,878 1,640 440
Options (change) 2,282 1,792 1,516 1,429 366
Destination 725 725 725 835 835
Total Price $30,098 $30,966 $32,598 $18,055 $18,415
Total Invoice $27,821 $28,703 $30,325 $17,455 $17,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,785
Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4109hp I4109hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$30,098$30,966$32,598$18,055$18,415
Adjustments for Features-6,100-6,800-6,9750-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,998$24,166$25,623$18,055$17,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$165$0
Total Invoice$27,821$28,703$30,325$17,455$17,908
Adjustments for Features-5,639-6,303-6,4890-511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,182$22,400$23,836$17,455$17,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$218$1,654$58$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20112011201120162016
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 $25
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
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$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,425$8,125$8,300$1,325$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,100$6,800$6,975$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,639-6,303-6,4890-511

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20112016
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%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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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