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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: $21,260

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $7,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,286

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $6,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelForesterForesterForestercubecube
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSLKrom
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $18,200 $21,640
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $17,547 $20,710
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000    
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Preferred Package       1,850  
Interior ambient lighting       450  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888    
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Preferred Package       1,605  
Interior ambient lighting       374  
Options (change) 1,734 1,534 1,166 2,300 0
Options (change) 1,450 1,272 996 1,979 0
Destination 775 775 775 760 760
Total Price $29,104 $30,204 $31,836 $21,260 $22,400
Total Invoice $27,130 $28,141 $29,763 $20,286 $21,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,282
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelForesterForesterForestercubecube
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSLKrom
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17195/55-16195/55-16
Total Price$29,104$30,204$31,836$21,260$22,400
Adjustments for Features-5,150-5,850-6,025-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,954$24,354$25,811$21,010$22,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0$1,390
Total Invoice$27,130$28,141$29,763$20,286$21,470
Adjustments for Features-4,801-5,450-5,633-2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,329$22,691$24,130$20,047$21,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$1,801$0$1,423

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelForesterForesterForestercubecube
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSLKrom
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
CVT   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
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  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$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 
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 $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$7,165$7,865$8,040$2,265$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,150$5,850$6,025$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,801-5,450-5,633-2390

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20122011
ModelForestercube
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in99.6 in
Length179.5 in156.5 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft358.1 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

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