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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: $19,020

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $10,196

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,213

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $8,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $16,890
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $16,288
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 270
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 900
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Floor mats       170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 222
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 780
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Floor mats       133
Options (change) 1,846 1,646 1,278 1,340
Options (change) 1,523 1,345 1,069 1,135
Destination 775 775 775 790
Total Price $29,216 $30,316 $31,948 $19,020
Total Invoice $27,203 $28,214 $29,836 $18,213

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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: $4,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,287
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4109hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$29,216$30,316$31,948$19,020
Adjustments for Features-6,125-6,825-7,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,091$23,491$24,948$19,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,203$28,214$29,836$18,213
Adjustments for Features-5,703-6,352-6,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,500$21,862$23,299$18,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$1,799$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 
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$7,575$8,275$8,450$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,125$6,825$7,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,703-6,352-6,5370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20122013
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.2,355 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 in37.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%

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 1.6SL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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