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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: $28,184

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,746

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,169

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $34,285 $24,930 $26,116
Floor mats 190    
Cargo net 25 46 46
Door sill trim plates 130    
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Floor mats 144    
Cargo net 18 30 30
Door sill trim plates 106    
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 345 844 1,114
Options (change) 268 594 769
Destination 885 645 645
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,930 $28,184 $29,654
Total Invoice $27,938 $26,169 $27,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $708
Model Year201820082008
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp E173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$29,930$28,184$29,654
Adjustments for Features-3,265-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,665$27,569$29,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,085
Total Invoice$27,938$26,169$27,530
Adjustments for Features-3,048-5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,890$25,598$27,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,932

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820082008
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250  
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel 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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$8,515$5,865$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,048-5710

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelLEAFForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length176.4 in176.6 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height61.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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