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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Kicks Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Kicks Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,375

Nissan Kicks SV   
Difference: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,516

Nissan Kicks SV   
Difference: $362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterKicksKicks
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSVSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $19,690 $20,290
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $19,186 $19,769
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353 360  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42 42        
Rear bumper protector 72 72 72 72 72    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183 183    
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 445    
Premium Package 1,500            
Exterior Package           490 490
Interior Electronics Package           555 555
Door sill trim plates           90 90
Floor mats           215 215
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230 289  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28 28        
Rear bumper protector 47 47 47 47 47    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119 119    
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 334    
Premium Package 1,338            
Exterior Package           367 367
Interior Electronics Package           444 444
Door sill trim plates           73 73
Floor mats           182 182
Options (change) 2,595 1,095 912 700 1,053 1,710 1,350
Options (change) 2,096 758 639 500 730 1,355 1,066
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 975 975
Total Price $24,435 $23,435 $28,252 $28,340 $29,593 $22,375 $22,615
Total Invoice $22,756 $21,878 $26,214 $26,442 $27,491 $21,516 $21,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Kicks

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Kicks SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,366
Model Year2008200820082008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterKicksKicks
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSVSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4125hp I4125hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/55-17205/55-17
Total Price$24,435$23,435$28,252$28,340$29,593$22,375$22,615
Adjustments for Features-2,2500-4,090-1,850-3,350-2,245-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,185$23,435$24,162$26,490$26,243$20,130$18,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$1,977$4,305$4,058$1,160$0
Total Invoice$22,756$21,878$26,214$26,442$27,491$21,516$21,810
Adjustments for Features-2,0950-3,795-1,726-3,112-2,159-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,661$21,878$22,419$24,716$24,379$19,357$18,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,217$1,758$4,055$3,718$1,062$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Kicks

Model Year2008200820082008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterKicksKicks
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSVSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0  
4-speed automatic  $800    
CVT     $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote start     $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras      $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake assist     $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Moving object detection, front      $25
Moving object detection, rear      $25
Rearview camera     $200 
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Stability control     $400$400
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Traction control     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300 $300 $300$300$300
Roof rails $250 $250   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Hood scoop   $100$100  
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
App support     $0$0
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
USB port     $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights     $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125 $125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Trip computer     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals $75 $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control     $25$25
Total Value of Features$5,620$3,370$7,460$5,220$6,720$5,615$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0$4,090$1,850$3,350$2,245$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0950-3,795-1,726-3,112-2,159-3,515

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Kicks

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterKicks
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.1 in
Length176.6 in169.1 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height65.0 in62.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,640 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft325.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft353.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested95027%
Total Not Requested257573%

Option Package Details
Nissan Kicks SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Kicks SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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