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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: $29,800

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $210

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,743

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $89

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $36,200
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $34,285
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  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Floor mats     190
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  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Floor mats     144
Options (change) 3,320 2,953 215
Options (change) 2,718 2,446 162
Destination 695 695 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,010 $31,843 $29,800
Total Invoice $27,743 $29,550 $27,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $495
Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4147hp E
TransmissionT4T4A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,010$31,843$29,800
Adjustments for Features0-235-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,010$31,608$29,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,743$29,550$27,832
Adjustments for Features0-218-584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,743$29,332$27,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,589$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200920092018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $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 
40 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
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,815$6,050$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-218-584

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in176.4 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height65.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,434 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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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