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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: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,422

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $24,330 $26,409
Floor mats 170 170    
Cargo net 20 20 46 46
Cargo cover 290   166 166
iPod integration     223 223
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Rear spoiler     367  
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Floor mats 131 131    
Cargo net 15 15 30 30
Cargo cover 219   108 108
iPod integration     145 145
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Rear spoiler     275  
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 480 190 3,320 2,953
Options (change) 365 146 2,718 2,446
Destination 850 850 695 695
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,030 $30,790 $30,010 $31,843
Total Invoice $27,422 $29,164 $27,743 $29,550

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,724
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E107hp E170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1A1T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,030$30,790$30,010$31,843
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-4,375-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,030$29,240$25,635$27,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$1,598
Total Invoice$27,422$29,164$27,743$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,468-4,045-4,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,422$27,696$23,698$25,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$0$1,574

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelLEAFLEAFForesterForester
TrimSVSL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $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$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Tachometer  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$3,315$4,865$7,690$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$4,375$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,468-4,045-4,278

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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 L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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