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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: $20,770

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $10,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,858

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $9,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $18,590
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $17,923
Navigation Package 1,850      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38 135
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 155
Navigation system       700
Floor mats       170
Interior ambient lighting       240
Navigation Package 1,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24 111
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 132
Navigation system       607
Floor mats       133
Interior ambient lighting       172
Options (change) 2,147 297 297 1,400
Options (change) 1,792 192 192 1,155
Destination 850 850 850 780
Total Price $31,092 $31,242 $34,242 $20,770
Total Invoice $28,955 $29,186 $31,969 $19,858

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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: $3,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,499
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4122hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18195/55-16
Total Price$31,092$31,242$34,242$20,770
Adjustments for Features-7,085-7,085-7,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,007$24,157$26,957$20,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$0
Total Invoice$28,955$29,186$31,969$19,858
Adjustments for Features-6,598-6,619-6,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,357$22,567$25,168$19,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$2,811$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
AWD$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
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 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,460$9,460$9,660$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,085$7,085$7,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,598-6,619-6,8010

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20152012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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