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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: $20,410

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $11,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,378

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $10,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelcubecubeForesterForesterForester
TrimSSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,580 $18,680 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $15,991 $18,010 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Indigo Limited Edition 2,000        
Interior ambient lighting 495 495      
Cargo organizer 185 185 60 60 60
Rear spoiler 370 370      
Preferred Package   1,890      
Navigation system     1,350    
Door sill trim plates     38 38 38
Cargo cover     182 182 182
Indigo Limited Edition 1,735        
Interior ambient lighting 417 417      
Cargo organizer 152 152 39 39 39
Rear spoiler 303 303      
Preferred Package   1,640      
Navigation system     1,156    
Door sill trim plates     24 24 24
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Options (change) 3,050 2,940 1,630 280 280
Options (change) 2,607 2,512 1,337 181 181
Destination 780 780 875 875 875
Total Price $20,410 $22,400 $31,700 $32,450 $35,450
Total Invoice $19,378 $21,302 $29,533 $30,299 $33,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,247
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelcubecubeForesterForesterForester
TrimSSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4122hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,410$22,400$31,700$32,450$35,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-7,905-9,290-9,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,410$21,100$23,795$23,160$25,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$19,378$21,302$29,533$30,299$33,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,236-7,365-8,674-8,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,378$20,066$22,168$21,625$24,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$688$543$0$2,602

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Features Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelcubecubeForesterForesterForester
TrimSSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
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
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
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  
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats  $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   
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$1,610$2,910$9,515$10,900$11,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$7,905$9,290$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,236-7,365-8,674-8,857

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelcubeForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.6 in103.9 in
Length156.5 in180.9 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan cube S

Indigo Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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 2.5i 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%

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