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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: $29,430

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,342

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,790 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $34,843 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Floor mats 180      
Cargo net 25 48 48 48
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Floor mats 134      
Cargo net 18 31 31 31
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Options (change) 205 2,060 1,860 1,492
Options (change) 152 1,662 1,484 1,208
Destination 850 775 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $30,345 $29,430 $30,530 $32,162
Total Invoice $28,345 $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: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,211
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,345$29,430$30,530$32,162
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,000-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,345$28,130$28,530$29,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$28,345$27,342$28,353$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,208-1,857-2,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,345$26,134$26,496$27,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$362$1,814

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Photovoltaic solar panel$250   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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
Heat pump$250   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack$0   
6.6 kW onboard charger$500   
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 
App support$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$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   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$4,615$5,915$6,615$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,000$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,208-1,857-2,027

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,257 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 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 information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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