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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,047

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,083

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,334

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007200720112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterLEAFLEAF
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $31,394 $32,293
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 445    
Premium Package 2,500            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183 183    
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87 87 87    
Alloy wheels   659          
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 334    
Premium Package 2,256            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119 119    
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 56 56    
Alloy wheels   495          
Options (change) 3,568 1,727 885 1,068 1,068 0 0
Options (change) 2,995 1,234 620 739 739 0 0
Destination 625 625 625 625 625 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $25,388 $24,047 $28,205 $27,688 $29,588 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $23,635 $22,334 $26,175 $25,744 $27,480 $24,744 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,158
Model Year2007200720072007200720112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterLEAFLEAF
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,388$24,047$28,205$27,688$29,588$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features-2,5000-4,400-2,050-3,525-1,350-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,888$24,047$23,805$25,638$26,063$24,780$24,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,159$917$2,750$3,175$0$65
Total Invoice$23,635$22,334$26,175$25,744$27,480$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features-2,3270-4,083-1,906-3,274-1,278-2,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,308$22,334$22,092$23,838$24,206$23,466$23,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,026$784$2,530$2,898$0$69

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2007200720072007200720112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterLEAFLEAF
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0  
4-speed automatic  $800    
1-speed automatic     $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel      $250
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app     $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist     $50$50
Rearview camera      $200
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Stability control     $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor     $75$75
Traction control     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300 $300 $300  
Roof rails $250 $250   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25  
Hood scoop   $100$100  
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
Navigation system     $600$600
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights      $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback     $100$100
Digital instruments     $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25  
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75  
Trip computer     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75  
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200    
Machined alloy wheels     $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,075$3,575$7,975$5,625$7,100$4,925$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0$4,400$2,050$3,525$1,350$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3270-4,083-1,906-3,274-1,278-2,108

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20072011
ModelForesterLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in175.0 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height65.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested272577%

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