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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: $20,225

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $13,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelForesterForestercubecube
TrimLimitedTouringSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $16,580 $18,680
Navigation system 1,350      
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Indigo Limited Edition     2,000  
Interior ambient lighting     495 495
Rear spoiler     370 370
Preferred Package       1,890
Navigation system 1,156      
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Indigo Limited Edition     1,735  
Interior ambient lighting     417 417
Rear spoiler     303 303
Preferred Package       1,640
Options (change) 1,403 53 2,865 2,755
Options (change) 1,190 34 2,455 2,360
Destination 1,010 1,010 780 780
Total Price $33,508 $35,658 $20,225 $22,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan cube S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,535
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelForesterForestercubecube
TrimLimitedTouringSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18195/60-15195/55-16
Total Price$33,508$35,658$20,225$22,215
Adjustments for Features-8,005-12,0650-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,503$23,593$20,225$20,915
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$690

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Model Year2020202020122012
ModelForesterForestercubecube
TrimLimitedTouringSSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights $1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,165$13,225$1,160$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,005$12,065$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-526-3530-1,238

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20202012
ModelForestercube
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in99.6 in
Length182.1 in156.5 in
Width71.5 in66.7 in
Height67.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft358.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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%

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 key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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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