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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: $28,251

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,205

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $36,790
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $34,843
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46 25
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Floor mats     200
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30 18
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Floor mats     154
Options (change) 931 1,114 225
Options (change) 650 769 172
Destination 625 625 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $28,251 $29,634 $30,400
Total Invoice $26,205 $27,510 $28,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,084
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,195
Model Year200720072017
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4107hp E
TransmissionA4M5A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$28,251$29,634$30,400
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,376$29,634$28,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0
Total Invoice$26,205$27,510$28,400
Adjustments for Features-8120-1,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,393$27,510$26,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,117$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200720072017
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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 
30 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
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic 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
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,975$5,100$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-8120-1,812

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20072017
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.3,324 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.7 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft330.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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