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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: $31,140

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,441

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,250 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $35,668 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Floor mats 170      
Door sill trim plates 125 38 38 38
Cargo organizer 225 60 60 60
Cargo net 20 90 90 90
Navigation system   1,350    
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Floor mats 131      
Door sill trim plates 99 24 24 24
Cargo organizer 178 39 39 39
Cargo net 15 58 58 58
Navigation system   1,156    
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 540 1,995 645 645
Options (change) 423 1,573 417 417
Destination 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $31,140 $32,065 $32,815 $35,815
Total Invoice $29,441 $29,769 $30,535 $33,320

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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: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,805
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA1CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,140$32,065$32,815$35,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,955-6,340-6,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$27,110$26,475$29,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$29,441$29,769$30,535$33,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-5,899-6,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,441$25,169$24,636$27,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$533$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel$250   
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000 $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,785$9,740$11,125$11,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955$6,340$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,600-5,899-6,084

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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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