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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: $20,655

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,551

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,495 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $16,330
Base Invoice $22,176 $26,232 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $15,750
CVT 1,500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198 198 198 125
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36 36 36 130
Fog lights 381 381        
Sport Package           700
Antilock brakes (ABS)           250
Sunroof           600
Convenience Package           650
Floor mats           155
Interior ambient lighting           300
Satellite radio           150
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers           300
iPod integration           270
CVT 1,371          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128 128 128 109
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23 23 23 103
Fog lights 285 285        
Sport Package           607
Antilock brakes (ABS)           217
Sunroof           520
Convenience Package           564
Floor mats           113
Interior ambient lighting           252
Satellite radio           131
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers           260
iPod integration           230
Options (change) 2,115 615 234 234 234 3,630
Options (change) 1,807 436 151 151 151 3,106
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 695
Total Price $26,435 $29,435 $29,054 $31,054 $34,054 $20,655
Total Invoice $24,808 $27,493 $27,198 $29,027 $31,812 $19,551

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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: $2,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,988
Model Year201420142014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4122hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8280, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18185/65-15
Total Price$26,435$29,435$29,054$31,054$34,054$20,655
Adjustments for Features-3,380-4,505-6,045-7,195-7,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,055$24,930$23,009$23,859$26,659$20,655
Cost Above Minimum$46$1,921$0$850$3,650$0
Total Invoice$24,808$27,493$27,198$29,027$31,812$19,551
Adjustments for Features-3,172-4,208-5,659-6,725-6,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,636$23,285$21,539$22,302$24,904$19,551
Cost Above Minimum$97$1,746$0$763$3,365$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year201420142014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350 
Proximity key     $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo tray  $40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$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 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,845$7,970$9,510$10,660$10,860$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$4,505$6,045$7,195$7,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,172-4,208-5,659-6,725-6,9080

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterVersa
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in169.1 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,723 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft350.4 ft3

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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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