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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: $30,312

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $88

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,960

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelForesterForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $36,790
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $34,843
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Satellite radio 432      
Cargo net 48 48 48 25
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Floor mats       200
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Satellite radio 324      
Cargo net 31 31 31 18
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Floor mats       154
Options (change) 3,092 2,460 2,092 225
Options (change) 2,421 1,931 1,655 172
Destination 725 725 725 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,312 $31,180 $32,812 $30,400
Total Invoice $27,960 $28,842 $30,464 $28,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,213
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,478
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelForesterForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4107hp E
TransmissionT4T4T4A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,312$31,180$32,812$30,400
Adjustments for Features-1,125-1,825-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,187$29,355$30,812$30,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$27,960$28,842$30,464$28,400
Adjustments for Features-1,038-1,688-1,8570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,922$27,154$28,607$28,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$232$1,685$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2011201120112017
ModelForesterForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$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$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,865$6,565$6,740$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$1,825$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,038-1,688-1,8570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112017
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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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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