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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: $27,070

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $5,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,720 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $32,293 $28,785 $31,569
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Cargo cover   182 182
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 0 457 457
Options (change) 0 296 296
Destination 850 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $27,070 $32,102 $35,102
Total Invoice $25,643 $29,931 $32,715

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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: $1,168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,493
Model Year201120162016
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)205/55-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,070$32,102$35,102
Adjustments for Features0-6,200-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$25,902$28,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$25,643$29,931$32,715
Adjustments for Features0-5,781-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$24,150$26,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120162016
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 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
PIN Code Access $10$10
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
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
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$9,625$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,200$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,781-5,965

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,367 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 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 Legroom31.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 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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