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Subcompact
2011 Nissan cube
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Although its stylish design is subjective, the Nissan cube’s award winning cost-of-ownership numbers are facts. The cube produced results that dethroned the Honda Fit, moving it to the number two spot among 20 cars in this economical segment. The Nissan cube achievements –best at maintaining its value, the lowest cost to insure, and better than average maintenance and repair costs - all resulted in winning Vincentric’s Best Value in America award for the first time. What to do with all the savings? Accessorize!
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| 2011 Nissan cube Base 4D Wagon |
| Cost Item |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
| Depreciation: |
$4,701 |
$1,182 |
$1,083 |
$985 |
$886 |
$8,838 |
| Fees & Taxes: |
880 |
66 |
73 |
62 |
69 |
$1,150 |
| Finance: |
647 |
519 |
383 |
239 |
86 |
$1,874 |
| Fuel: |
1,744 |
1,806 |
1,870 |
1,937 |
2,006 |
$9,362 |
| Insurance: |
896 |
890 |
885 |
880 |
875 |
$4,426 |
| Maintenance: |
209 |
353 |
805 |
296 |
207 |
$1,870 |
| Opportunity Cost: |
43 |
68 |
98 |
125 |
151 |
$485 |
| Repairs: |
0 |
0 |
325 |
541 |
541 |
$1,406 |
| Total: |
$9,120 |
$4,885 |
$5,522 |
$5,064 |
$4,821 |
$29,411 |
| Vincentric's Best Value in America awards are based on the model level average of all trim levels within the model. Ownership costs for each trim level are measured at annual mileages of 10,000, 15,000, and 20,000. Results shown above assume 15,000 miles per year for the trim level described. |
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