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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: $30,475

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,451

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $36,790
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $34,843
Cargo net 90 90 25
Door sill trim plates 38 38 130
Cargo cover 182 182  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Floor mats     180
Cargo net 58 58 18
Door sill trim plates 24 24 106
Cargo cover 118 118  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 585 585 335
Options (change) 378 378 258
Destination 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $32,230 $35,230 $30,475
Total Invoice $30,013 $32,797 $28,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,194
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4107hp E
TransmissionCVTCVT-8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$32,230$35,230$30,475
Adjustments for Features-2,960-3,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,270$32,070$30,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,013$32,797$28,451
Adjustments for Features-2,756-2,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,257$29,855$28,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,900$8,100$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$3,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,756-2,9420

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162016
ModelForesterLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height66.4 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 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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