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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: $18,620

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $12,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,923

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $11,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $15,720 $17,280
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $15,328 $16,843
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 285 285
Navigation Package 1,350        
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76    
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38    
Special Edition Package       500  
Tech Package       700  
Floor mats       180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 228 228
Navigation Package 1,157        
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49    
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24    
Special Edition Package       443  
Tech Package       620  
Floor mats       153 153
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266 266
Options (change) 1,663 313 313 2,015 815
Options (change) 1,359 202 202 1,710 647
Destination 850 850 850 885 885
Total Price $31,308 $31,958 $34,958 $18,620 $18,980
Total Invoice $29,164 $29,837 $32,621 $17,923 $18,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,394
Model Year20162016201620172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4109hp I4109hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$31,308$31,958$34,958$18,620$18,980
Adjustments for Features-7,350-7,585-7,7850-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,958$24,373$27,173$18,620$18,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0$85
Total Invoice$29,164$29,837$32,621$17,923$18,375
Adjustments for Features-6,847-7,082-7,2650-266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,317$22,755$25,356$17,923$18,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$438$3,039$0$186

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20162016201620172017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersaVersa
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000$1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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 
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 
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Navigation system$600  $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$9,475$9,710$9,910$2,125$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,350$7,585$7,785$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,847-7,082-7,2650-266

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20162017
ModelForesterVersa
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in175.4 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.6SV

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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