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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: $20,205

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $8,977

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,160

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $8,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $16,330
Base Invoice $26,690 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $15,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 199 125
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38 38 130
Fog lights 386        
Sport Package         700
Antilock brakes (ABS)         250
Sunroof         600
Convenience Package         650
Floor mats         155
Interior ambient lighting         300
iPod integration         270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 129 109
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24 24 103
Fog lights 289        
Sport Package         607
Antilock brakes (ABS)         217
Sunroof         520
Convenience Package         564
Floor mats         113
Interior ambient lighting         252
iPod integration         230
Options (change) 623 237 237 237 3,180
Options (change) 442 153 153 153 2,715
Destination 850 850 850 850 695
Total Price $29,968 $29,182 $31,182 $34,182 $20,205
Total Invoice $27,982 $27,316 $29,147 $31,930 $19,160

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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: $2,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,310
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4122hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18185/65-15
Total Price$29,968$29,182$31,182$34,182$20,205
Adjustments for Features-4,955-6,245-7,195-7,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,013$22,937$23,987$26,787$20,205
Cost Above Minimum$2,076$0$1,050$3,850$0
Total Invoice$27,982$27,316$29,147$31,930$19,160
Adjustments for Features-4,627-5,846-6,725-6,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,355$21,470$22,422$25,022$19,160
Cost Above Minimum$1,885$0$952$3,552$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  $1100 
CVT $1000$1000 $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200$200$200 
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
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 headlights$125$125$125$125 
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 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,870$9,160$10,110$10,310$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,955$6,245$7,195$7,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,627-5,846-6,725-6,9080

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20152009
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 key250Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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