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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,515

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,119

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,368

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062007
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $26,116
Leather Sport Package 3,900    
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230   183
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350 445
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     87
Rear spoiler     353
Leather Sport Package 3,546    
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172   119
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304 334
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     230
Options (change) 5,290 510 1,114
Options (change) 4,742 423 769
Destination 605 605 625
Total Price $29,495 $28,515 $29,634
Total Invoice $27,173 $26,368 $27,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $404
Model Year200620062007
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$29,495$28,515$29,634
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,295$28,515$27,969
Cost Above Minimum$780$0$0
Total Invoice$27,173$26,368$27,510
Adjustments for Features-1840-1,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,989$26,368$25,964
Cost Above Minimum$621$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062007
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,530$3,330$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-1,546

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062007
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length192.3 in176.6 in
Width70.4 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,310 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.657.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested287577%
Total Not Requested85023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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