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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: $28,805

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,873

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $33,265 $28,144 $30,927
Floor mats 180    
Door sill trim plates 130 38 38
Cargo net 25 90 90
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Cargo cover   182 182
Floor mats 134    
Door sill trim plates 106 24 24
Cargo net 18 58 58
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 335 585 585
Options (change) 258 378 378
Destination 850 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $28,805 $31,530 $34,530
Total Invoice $26,873 $29,372 $32,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year201520152015
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA1CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,805$31,530$34,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,805$29,005$31,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$26,873$29,372$32,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,352-2,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,873$27,020$29,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,597

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152015
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$7,690$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,352-2,538

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft374.7 ft3

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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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