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Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,475

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,451

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,790 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $34,843 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Floor mats 180      
Door sill trim plates 130 38 38 38
Cargo net 25 90 90 90
Navigation system   1,350    
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Floor mats 134      
Door sill trim plates 106 24 24 24
Cargo net 18 58 58 58
Navigation system   1,156    
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 335 1,935 585 585
Options (change) 258 1,534 378 378
Destination 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $30,475 $32,005 $32,755 $35,755
Total Invoice $28,451 $29,730 $30,496 $33,281

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,135
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA1CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,475$32,005$32,755$35,755
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-4,490-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,475$28,900$28,265$31,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$28,451$29,730$30,496$33,281
Adjustments for Features0-2,884-4,180-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,451$26,846$26,316$28,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201720172017
ModelLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel$250   
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heat pump$250   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack$0   
6.6 kW onboard charger$500   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000 $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$5,210$8,315$9,700$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105$4,490$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,884-4,180-4,365

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162017
ModelLEAFForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length175.0 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height61.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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