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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: $30,010

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,743

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $36,790
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $34,843
iPod integration 223 223  
Rear spoiler 367    
Satellite radio 453 453  
Cargo net 46 46 25
Cargo cover 166 166  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Floor mats     200
iPod integration 145 145  
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 340 340  
Cargo net 30 30 18
Cargo cover 108 108  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Floor mats     154
Options (change) 3,320 2,953 225
Options (change) 2,718 2,446 172
Destination 695 695 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,010 $31,843 $30,400
Total Invoice $27,743 $29,550 $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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,558
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4107hp E
TransmissionT4T4A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,010$31,843$30,400
Adjustments for Features-975-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,035$30,633$30,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,743$29,550$28,400
Adjustments for Features-901-1,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,842$28,427$28,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,300$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-901-1,1230

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in175.0 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height65.9 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,324 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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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