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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: $9,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,456

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $8,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $16,780
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $16,183
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 125
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Sunroof       600
Floor mats       155
Interior ambient lighting       300
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 529
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 109
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Sunroof       520
Floor mats       113
Interior ambient lighting       252
Options (change) 1,753 1,553 1,185 1,790
Options (change) 1,462 1,284 1,008 1,523
Destination 775 775 775 750
Total Price $29,123 $30,223 $31,855 $19,320
Total Invoice $27,142 $28,153 $29,775 $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: $4,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,774
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4122hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$29,123$30,223$31,855$19,320
Adjustments for Features-5,270-5,970-6,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,853$24,253$25,710$19,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,142$28,153$29,775$18,456
Adjustments for Features-4,912-5,561-5,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,230$22,592$24,031$18,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$1,801$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$7,935$8,635$8,810$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,270$5,970$6,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,912-5,561-5,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20122010
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested825100%
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%

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