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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: $29,930

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $34,285 $28,051 $30,836
Floor mats 190    
Door sill trim plates 130 36 36
Cargo net 25 87 87
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400 2,400
Universal garage door opener   74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198
Cargo cover   182 182
Floor mats 144    
Door sill trim plates 106 23 23
Cargo net 18 56 56
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087 2,087
Universal garage door opener   48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 345 2,977 2,977
Options (change) 268 2,460 2,460
Destination 885 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,930 $33,797 $36,797
Total Invoice $27,938 $31,336 $34,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $408
Model Year201820142014
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp E170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA1CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$29,930$33,797$36,797
Adjustments for Features0-3,225-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,930$30,572$33,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$27,938$31,336$34,121
Adjustments for Features0-2,990-3,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$28,346$30,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820142014
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSL2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,690$7,915$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,990-3,176

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
ModelLEAFForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length176.4 in180.9 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height61.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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