$9k New Yaris

[staticorex]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

The Rogue is perhaps the ugliest vehicle on the market.

The Venza, on the other hand, is stunning.

Also, why are you comparing these two? They're not even the same vehicle type.

Well that's your opinion. I don't like the Venza at all. :p But that aside... I was comparing them because I was looking for a vehicle with AWD and extra storage space. They both have AWD optional and have close to the same space. One's just taller than the other. But the Rouge starts at 20k for the 4cyl while the Venza starts at 30k for the same power and much more weight. I was just wondering why the extra 10k for a vehicle half the size and no extra features the Rouge doesn't already have?? And when I went to Toyota and asked, all the salesmen looked up the stats and sat there stumped. They couldn't give me an answer either.

[wooverstone8]

Nissan has the $9990.00 Versa 1.6 and they seem to sell well in my area. They sell within week after entering the showroom.

[supmet]

Originally Posted by wooverstone8

Nissan has the $9990.00 Versa 1.6 and they seem to sell well in my area. They sell within week after entering the showroom.

Ya I'm starting to see versas all over too. They just look too much like mini-mini-vans to me.

[wooverstone8]

Originally Posted by supmet

Ya I'm starting to see versas all over too. They just look too much like mini-mini-vans to me.

The $9990.00 price does make it tempting if you can get over the ugly styling and the weird tinny driving style of the Versa. I'm glad I shop around and spent a few thousand dollars more on a Yaris instead.

[staticorex]

Originally Posted by wooverstone8

The $9990.00 price does make it tempting if you can get over the ugly styling and the weird tinny driving style of the Versa. I'm glad I shop around and spent a few thousand dollars more on a Yaris instead.

+1. And I'm a Nissan fan.

[JBougie]

Originally Posted by staticorex

+1. And I'm a Nissan fan.

+2 ... I LOVE Nissan, the best car I ever owned besides my Yaris was my Maxima.

I am extremely happy with my Yaris, and don't regret any of the $15k I spent on her :)

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by staticorex

Well that's your opinion. I don't like the Venza at all. :p But that aside... I was comparing them because I was looking for a vehicle with AWD and extra storage space. They both have AWD optional and have close to the same space. One's just taller than the other. But the Rouge starts at 20k for the 4cyl while the Venza starts at 30k for the same power and much more weight. I was just wondering why the extra 10k for a vehicle half the size and no extra features the Rouge doesn't already have?? And when I went to Toyota and asked, all the salesmen looked up the stats and sat there stumped. They couldn't give me an answer either.

The Venza starts at $25,975 (not $30K). $30K buys you the top AWD V-6 model. This makes it about $5K more than the base Rogue.

You state that the Rogue is twice the size, a clear exaggeration of course, but it should be noted that the Venza is larger in every dimension other than height.

It really is amusing to think that the Rogue is comparable to the Venza.

The Venza could easily pass as a Lexus - look at the luxury interior. 19" wheels even!

The Roque is an economy SUV. Compare below.

The Venza is worth more than the $5K premium over Rogue.

If the Toyota sales people couldn't answer this question, then they need to find a new line of work because they know nothing about cars.

[Pars]

If u're comparing toyota and nissan, the Rav4 is the Rogue's direct compition. I took the rogue for 3 test drives before settled on the Rav4. The 4cyl Rav4 has a nicer interior, more refined driving charateristic, faster off the lights and a significnaly better awd system.

The Venza is a bigger car then the Rav4 with a nicer interior and better seats, both front and back. It's a more upscale car, (more car then truck) which justify the extra price premium.