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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: $30,010

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,743

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,790 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $34,843 $24,330 $26,409
Floor mats 200    
Cargo net 25 46 46
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo cover   166 166
iPod integration   223 223
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Floor mats 154    
Cargo net 18 30 30
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo cover   108 108
iPod integration   145 145
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Options (change) 225 3,320 2,953
Options (change) 172 2,718 2,446
Destination 885 695 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,400 $30,010 $31,843
Total Invoice $28,400 $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: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,558
Model Year201720092009
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,400$30,010$31,843
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,400$29,035$30,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$28,400$27,743$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-901-1,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,400$26,842$28,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,585

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720092009
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250  
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$5,090$6,065$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-1,123

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,324 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 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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