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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: $1,746

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,169

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $36,200
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $34,285
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46 25
Universal garage door opener   87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Door sill trim plates     130
Floor mats     190
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30 18
Universal garage door opener   56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Door sill trim plates     106
Floor mats     144
Options (change) 844 1,114 345
Options (change) 594 769 268
Destination 645 645 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $28,184 $29,654 $29,930
Total Invoice $26,169 $27,530 $27,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $708
Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4147hp E
TransmissionA4M5A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$28,184$29,654$29,930
Adjustments for Features-6150-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,569$29,654$26,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$26,169$27,530$27,938
Adjustments for Features-5710-3,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,598$27,530$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200820082018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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 
40 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
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel 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, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$5,865$5,250$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710-3,048

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in176.4 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height65.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,434 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.6 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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