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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: $29,030

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $400

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,342

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $80

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Floor mats 170 170      
Cargo net 20 20 48 48 48
Cargo cover 290   166 166 166
Navigation system     1,200 1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185 185
Rear spoiler     368 368  
Floor mats 131 131      
Cargo net 15 15 31 31 31
Cargo cover 219   108 108 108
Navigation system     1,066 888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120 120
Rear spoiler     276 276  
Options (change) 480 190 2,060 1,860 1,492
Options (change) 365 146 1,662 1,484 1,208
Destination 850 850 775 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $29,030 $30,790 $29,430 $30,530 $32,162
Total Invoice $27,422 $29,164 $27,342 $28,353 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,447
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E107hp E170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1A1T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,030$30,790$29,430$30,530$32,162
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-4,700-5,400-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,030$29,240$24,730$25,130$26,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$27,422$29,164$27,342$28,353$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,468-4,367-5,015-5,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,422$27,696$22,975$23,338$24,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$0$363$1,804

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Photovoltaic solar panel $250   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$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
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0   
DC quick-charging capability $750   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50$50
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Tachometer  $75$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$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Total Value of Features$3,065$4,615$7,765$8,465$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$4,700$5,400$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,468-4,367-5,015-5,196

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelLEAFForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length175.0 in179.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height61.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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