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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: $30,530

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,506

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelLEAFForesterForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,790 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,843 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Floor mats 200      
Door sill trim plates 130 53 53 53
Cargo net 25 68 68 68
Navigation system   1,350    
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Floor mats 154      
Door sill trim plates 106 34 34 34
Cargo net 18 44 44 44
Navigation system   1,156    
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Options (change) 355 1,836 486 486
Options (change) 278 1,470 314 314
Destination 885 915 915 915
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $30,530 $32,146 $34,491 $37,491
Total Invoice $28,506 $29,890 $32,116 $34,904

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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: $3,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,062
Model Year2017201820182018
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)215/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,530$32,146$34,491$37,491
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-7,165-7,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,530$29,041$27,326$30,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$28,506$29,890$32,116$34,904
Adjustments for Features0-2,887-6,672-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,506$27,003$25,444$27,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,559$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
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 
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 
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
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   
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,660$7,765$11,825$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105$7,165$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,887-6,672-6,950

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,324 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 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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