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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,700

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $1,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,844

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $1,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForestercube
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $18,860
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $18,182
Cargo organizer 115 115 115 115 115 185
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353 370
Interior ambient lighting           495
Cargo organizer 72 72 72 72 72 152
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230 303
Interior ambient lighting           417
Options (change) 468 468 468 115 468 1,050
Options (change) 302 302 302 72 302 872
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 790
Total Price $22,308 $22,808 $27,808 $27,755 $29,008 $20,700
Total Invoice $20,962 $21,422 $25,877 $26,014 $27,063 $19,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,773
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,233
Model Year200820082008200820082013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForestercube
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4122hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17195/55-16
Total Price$22,308$22,808$27,808$27,755$29,008$20,700
Adjustments for Features0-925-5,165-2,800-4,300-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,308$21,883$22,643$24,955$24,708$19,110
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$760$3,072$2,825$0
Total Invoice$20,962$21,422$25,877$26,014$27,063$19,844
Adjustments for Features0-869-4,806-2,624-4,012-1,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,962$20,553$21,071$23,390$23,051$18,320
Cost Above Minimum$409$0$518$2,837$2,498$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Model Year200820082008200820082013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForestercube
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic  $800   
CVT     $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150 
Brake assist     $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Stability control     $400
Temporary spare tire     $150
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300 $300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Hood scoop   $100$100 
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front     $40
Tow hook(s), rear     $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125    $125
iPod integration     $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic headlights     $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25 
Compass  $0   
Fog lights$125 $125 $125 
Heated mirrors  $25 $25 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Metal pedals $75 $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,150$4,075$8,315$5,950$7,450$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$5,165$2,800$4,300$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-869-4,806-2,624-4,012-1,524

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20082013
ModelForestercube
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in99.6 in
Length176.6 in156.5 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft358.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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