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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: $20,410

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $9,788

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,378

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $8,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelForesterForesterForestercubecube
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $16,580 $18,680
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $15,991 $18,010
Navigation system 1,100        
Cargo cover 182 182 182    
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 185 185
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36    
Indigo Limited Edition       2,000  
Interior ambient lighting       495 495
Rear spoiler       370 370
Preferred Package         1,890
Navigation system 975        
Cargo cover 118 118 118    
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 152 152
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23    
Indigo Limited Edition       1,735  
Interior ambient lighting       417 417
Rear spoiler       303 303
Preferred Package         1,640
Options (change) 1,378 278 278 3,050 2,940
Options (change) 1,155 180 180 2,607 2,512
Destination 825 825 825 780 780
Total Price $30,198 $31,098 $34,098 $20,410 $22,400
Total Invoice $28,202 $29,056 $31,841 $19,378 $21,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,463
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,983
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelForesterForesterForestercubecube
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18195/60-15195/55-16
Total Price$30,198$31,098$34,098$20,410$22,400
Adjustments for Features-7,325-7,525-7,7250-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,873$23,573$26,373$20,410$21,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$690
Total Invoice$28,202$29,056$31,841$19,378$21,302
Adjustments for Features-6,841-7,031-7,2140-1,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,361$22,025$24,627$19,378$20,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$664$3,266$0$688

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelForesterForesterForestercubecube
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
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
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
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$8,315$8,515$8,715$990$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,325$7,525$7,725$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,841-7,031-7,2140-1,236

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20142012
ModelForestercube
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.6 in
Length180.9 in156.5 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft358.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube S

Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
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

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
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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