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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: $24,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,811

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,860

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008200820082008
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Floor mats 170 170        
Cargo cover 290          
Cargo net 20 20 46 46 46 46
Cargo organizer 225 225 115 115 115 115
Door sill trim plates 125 125        
Universal garage door opener     87   87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183   183 183
Rear spoiler     353 353   353
Satellite radio     445 445 445 445
Premium Package     1,500      
Floor mats 131 131        
Cargo cover 219          
Cargo net 15 15 30 30 30 30
Cargo organizer 178 178 72 72 72 72
Door sill trim plates 99 99        
Universal garage door opener     56   56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119   119 119
Rear spoiler     230 230   230
Satellite radio     334 334 334 334
Premium Package     1,338      
Options (change) 830 540 2,729 959 876 1,229
Options (change) 642 423 2,179 666 611 841
Destination 850 850 645 645 645 645
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $29,380 $31,140 $24,569 $28,299 $28,516 $29,769
Total Invoice $27,699 $29,441 $22,839 $26,241 $26,553 $27,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,427
Model Year201220122008200820082008
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E107hp E173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1A1M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,380$31,140$24,569$28,299$28,516$29,769
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-610-2,350-235-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$29,590$23,959$25,949$28,281$28,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$1,990$4,322$4,075
Total Invoice$27,699$29,441$22,839$26,241$26,553$27,602
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-567-2,179-219-1,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,699$27,976$22,272$24,062$26,334$25,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0$1,790$4,062$3,721

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122008200820082008
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800    
5-speed manual  $0 $0$0
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera $200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Stability control$400$400    
Traction control$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300 $300
Roof rails    $250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0    
DC quick-charging capability $750    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
Navigation system$600$600    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125    
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Compass  $0$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 $25
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Total Value of Features$5,190$6,740$5,800$7,540$5,425$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$610$2,350$235$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,465-567-2,179-219-1,609

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested102529%
Total Not Requested250071%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

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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