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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: $28,184

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $621

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,169

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $35,120
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $33,265
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46 25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Door sill trim plates     130
Floor mats     180
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30 18
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Door sill trim plates     106
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 844 1,114 335
Options (change) 594 769 258
Destination 645 645 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $28,184 $29,654 $28,805
Total Invoice $26,169 $27,530 $26,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $278
Model Year200820082015
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, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$28,184$29,654$28,805
Adjustments for Features-6150-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,569$29,654$27,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$26,169$27,530$26,873
Adjustments for Features-5710-1,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,598$27,530$25,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200820082015
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $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 
24 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 
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
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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  
Total Value of Features$6,040$5,425$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710-1,553

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082015
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.3,257 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 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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