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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: $29,930

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $36,200
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $34,285
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Cargo net 90 90 25
Door sill trim plates 38 38 130
Cargo cover 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Floor mats     190
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Cargo net 58 58 18
Door sill trim plates 24 24 106
Cargo cover 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Floor mats     144
Options (change) 1,980 1,980 345
Options (change) 1,573 1,573 268
Destination 850 850 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,625 $36,625 $29,930
Total Invoice $31,208 $33,992 $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: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36
Model Year201620162018
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4147hp E
TransmissionCVTCVT-8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$33,625$36,625$29,930
Adjustments for Features-3,485-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,140$32,940$29,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,208$33,992$27,938
Adjustments for Features-3,234-3,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,974$30,572$27,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201620162018
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
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
40 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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,975$8,175$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$3,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,234-3,4200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in176.4 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height66.4 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,434 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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