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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: $30,580

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820192019
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSLLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $30,795 $34,295
Technology Package 650    
Floor mats 190    
Door sill trim plates 130 53 53
Cargo net 25 68 68
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945  
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Technology Package 570    
Floor mats 144    
Door sill trim plates 106 34 34
Cargo net 18 44 44
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498  
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Options (change) 995 3,431 486
Options (change) 838 2,812 314
Destination 885 975 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,580 $35,201 $35,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,378
Model Year201820192019
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSLLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp E182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionA1CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,580$35,201$35,756
Adjustments for Features0-3,655-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,580$31,546$31,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820192019
ModelLEAFForesterForester
TrimSLLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250 $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 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
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 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $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
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$5,885$9,540$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,655$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-393-159

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182019
ModelLEAFForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length176.4 in182.1 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height61.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested222551%
Total Not Requested215049%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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