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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: $20,615

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $11,343

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,726

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $10,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVersa
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring1.8SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $18,590
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $17,923
Navigation system 1,350     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53 135
Floor mats       170
Interior ambient lighting       240
Navigation system 1,156     607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34 111
Floor mats       133
Interior ambient lighting       172
Options (change) 1,648 298 298 1,245
Options (change) 1,348 192 192 1,023
Destination 915 915 915 780
Total Price $31,958 $34,303 $37,303 $20,615
Total Invoice $29,768 $31,994 $34,782 $19,726

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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: $1,888
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,262
Model Year2018201820182012
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$31,958$34,303$37,303$20,615
Adjustments for Features-7,740-11,800-12,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,218$22,503$25,203$20,615
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,768$31,994$34,782$19,726
Adjustments for Features-7,210-11,006-11,2820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,558$20,988$23,500$19,726
Cost Above Minimum$1,570$0$2,512$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2018201820182012
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
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$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$9,365$13,425$13,725$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,740$11,800$12,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,210-11,006-11,2820

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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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