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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: $30,580

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,508

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $36,200
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $34,285
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Cargo net 68 68 68 25
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53 130
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Technology Package       650
Floor mats       190
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Cargo net 44 44 44 18
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34 106
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Technology Package       570
Floor mats       144
Options (change) 3,431 486 486 995
Options (change) 2,812 314 314 838
Destination 915 915 915 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,741 $34,491 $37,491 $30,580
Total Invoice $31,232 $32,116 $34,904 $28,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $404
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $567
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4147hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$33,741$34,491$37,491$30,580
Adjustments for Features-3,555-4,315-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,186$30,176$32,876$30,580
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,232$32,116$34,904$28,508
Adjustments for Features-3,291-4,018-4,2970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,941$28,098$30,607$28,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$157$2,666$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterLEAF
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Lane sway warning$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
40 kWh battery pack   $0
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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$9,440$10,200$10,500$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$4,315$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,291-4,018-4,2970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested222551%
Total Not Requested215049%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%

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