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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: $20,525

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $6,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,448

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $16,330
Base Invoice $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $15,750
Plus Package 100        
All Weather Package 500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 185 125
Rear spoiler 368 368 368    
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432 150
Sport Package         700
Antilock brakes (ABS)         250
Sunroof         600
Convenience Package         650
Floor mats         155
Interior ambient lighting         300
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers         300
iPod integration         270
Plus Package 99        
All Weather Package 417        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 120 109
Rear spoiler 276 276 276    
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324 131
Sport Package         607
Antilock brakes (ABS)         217
Sunroof         520
Convenience Package         564
Floor mats         113
Interior ambient lighting         252
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers         260
iPod integration         230
Options (change) 1,585 985 985 617 3,500
Options (change) 1,236 720 720 444 3,003
Destination 795 795 795 795 695
Total Price $26,675 $28,775 $30,175 $31,407 $20,525
Total Invoice $24,901 $26,821 $28,101 $29,323 $19,448

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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: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,857
Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4122hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7280, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$26,675$28,775$30,175$31,407$20,525
Adjustments for Features-2,630-4,845-5,745-5,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,045$23,930$24,430$25,487$20,525
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$24,901$26,821$28,101$29,323$19,448
Adjustments for Features-2,455-4,516-5,350-5,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,446$22,305$22,751$23,796$19,448
Cost Above Minimum$141$0$446$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo tray $40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,695$7,910$8,810$8,985$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$4,845$5,745$5,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,455-4,516-5,350-5,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20132009
ModelForesterVersa
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length169.5 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 Premium

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

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