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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: $29,800

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,832

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,285 $26,186 $28,084
Floor mats 190    
Cargo net 25 48 48
Universal garage door opener   93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   368  
Navigation system   1,600 1,600
Floor mats 144    
Cargo net 18 31 31
Universal garage door opener   61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   276  
Navigation system   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 215 2,460 2,092
Options (change) 162 1,931 1,655
Destination 885 725 725
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,800 $31,180 $32,812
Total Invoice $27,832 $28,842 $30,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $802
Model Year201820112011
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp E170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,800$31,180$32,812
Adjustments for Features0-225-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$30,955$32,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457
Total Invoice$27,832$28,842$30,464
Adjustments for Features0-208-371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,832$28,634$30,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,459

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820112011
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
40 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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$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, single projector or low beam only$750  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Total Value of Features$6,215$6,440$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-208-371

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
ModelLEAFForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length176.4 in179.5 in
Width70.5 in70.1 in
Height61.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 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 Legroom33.5 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 Touring

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 Touring

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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