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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: $23,863

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,079

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200620062006
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Floor mats 170 170      
Cargo cover 290        
Cargo net 20 20 46 46 46
Cargo organizer 225 225 115 115 115
Alloy wheels     659    
Universal garage door opener     87 87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183   183
Rear spoiler     353 353 353
Floor mats 131 131      
Cargo cover 219        
Cargo net 15 15 30 30 30
Cargo organizer 178 178 72 72 72
Alloy wheels     495    
Universal garage door opener     56 56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119   119
Rear spoiler     230 230 230
Options (change) 705 415 1,443 601 784
Options (change) 543 324 1,002 388 507
Destination 850 850 625 625 625
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $29,255 $31,015 $23,863 $28,121 $29,304
Total Invoice $27,600 $29,342 $22,079 $26,014 $27,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,169
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,421
Model Year20122012200620062006
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E107hp E173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA1A1M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$29,255$31,015$23,863$28,121$29,304
Adjustments for Features-2,590-4,1400-4,625-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,665$26,875$23,863$23,496$25,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$367$0$2,058
Total Invoice$27,600$29,342$22,079$26,014$27,137
Adjustments for Features-2,443-3,9170-4,278-3,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,157$25,425$22,079$21,736$23,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$268$343$0$1,928

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012200620062006
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
5-speed manual  $0 $0
4-speed automatic   $800 
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   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150
Brake assist$50$50   
Rearview camera $200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0   
DC quick-charging capability $750   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
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
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Total Value of Features$5,990$7,540$3,400$8,025$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$4,140$0$4,625$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,443-3,9170-4,278-3,473

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelLEAFForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length175.0 in176.6 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height61.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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