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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: $30,915

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
TrimLimitedTouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $37,250
Navigation system 1,350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Cargo net 68 68 20
Door sill trim plates 53 53 125
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Floor mats     170
Navigation system 1,156    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Cargo net 44 44 15
Door sill trim plates 34 34 99
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Floor mats     131
Options (change) 1,836 486 315
Options (change) 1,470 314 245
Destination 1,010 1,010 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,941 $36,091 $30,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,273
Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
TrimLimitedTouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4107hp E
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,941$36,091$30,915
Adjustments for Features-5,055-9,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,886$26,976$30,915
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterLEAF
TrimLimitedTouringSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
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 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$9,290$13,350$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,055$9,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-369-3340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in175.0 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height67.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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