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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: $23,408

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,722

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,859

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820112011
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 $26,995 $27,895 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $31,394 $32,293
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   183 183    
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353    
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 445    
Premium Package 1,500            
Universal garage door opener 87 87   87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   119 119    
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230    
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 334    
Premium Package 1,338            
Universal garage door opener 56 56   56 56    
Options (change) 2,568 1,068 798 715 1,068 0 0
Options (change) 2,077 739 564 509 739 0 0
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $24,408 $23,408 $28,138 $28,355 $29,608 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $22,737 $21,859 $26,139 $26,451 $27,500 $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: $3,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,322
Model Year2008200820082008200820112011
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, 7120, 7155, 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$24,408$23,408$28,138$28,355$29,608$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features-2,2500-3,990-1,875-3,375-825-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,158$23,408$24,148$26,480$26,233$25,305$25,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$1,990$4,322$4,075$0$65
Total Invoice$22,737$21,859$26,139$26,451$27,500$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features-2,0960-3,707-1,749-3,135-781-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,641$21,859$22,432$24,702$24,365$23,963$24,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,218$1,791$4,061$3,724$0$70

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2008200820082008200820112011
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225  
Rearview camera      $200
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Stability control     $400$400
Traction control     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40    
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
USB port     $25$25
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$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  
Door sill trim plates    $100  
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$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals $75 $75   
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  
Machined alloy wheels     $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,300$4,050$8,040$5,925$7,425$4,875$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0$3,990$1,875$3,375$825$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0960-3,707-1,749-3,135-781-1,610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082011
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
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested272577%

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