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Nissan cube vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan cube vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,225

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $9,299

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,226

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $8,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelcubecubeForesterForesterForester
TrimSSL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,580 $18,680 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $15,991 $18,010 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Indigo Limited Edition 2,000        
Interior ambient lighting 495 495      
Rear spoiler 370 370 368 368  
Preferred Package   1,890      
Navigation system     1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Indigo Limited Edition 1,735        
Interior ambient lighting 417 417      
Rear spoiler 303 303 276 276  
Preferred Package   1,640      
Navigation system     1,066 888 888
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Options (change) 2,865 2,755 1,734 1,534 1,166
Options (change) 2,455 2,360 1,450 1,272 996
Destination 780 780 795 795 795
Total Price $20,225 $22,215 $29,524 $30,724 $31,956
Total Invoice $19,226 $21,150 $27,551 $28,653 $29,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,299
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,726
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelcubecubeForesterForesterForester
TrimSSL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4122hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,225$22,215$29,524$30,724$31,956
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-6,000-6,700-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,225$20,915$23,524$24,024$25,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$19,226$21,150$27,551$28,653$29,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,238-5,599-6,248-6,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,226$19,912$21,952$22,405$23,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$686$0$453$1,496

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Features Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelcubecubeForesterForesterForester
TrimSSL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$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
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals    $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
Total Value of Features$965$2,265$6,965$7,665$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$6,000$6,700$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238-5,599-6,248-6,427

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelcubeForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.6 in103.0 in
Length156.5 in169.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan cube S

Indigo Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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