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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $577

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $28,195
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $26,409
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230   183
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Satellite radio 350 350 453
Floor mats 160 160  
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     82
Bodyside moldings     238
Navigation system     1,800
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172   119
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Satellite radio 304 304 340
Floor mats 119 119  
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     54
Bodyside moldings     155
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 7,890 3,110 2,802
Options (change) 6,983 2,678 2,348
Destination 605 605 695
Total Price $32,095 $31,115 $31,692
Total Invoice $29,414 $28,623 $29,452

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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: $2,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,926
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$32,095$31,115$31,692
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$31,115$28,727
Cost Above Minimum$780$0$0
Total Invoice$29,414$28,623$29,452
Adjustments for Features-1830-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,231$28,623$26,697
Cost Above Minimum$608$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,255$3,055$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-2,755

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.0 in
Length192.3 in179.5 in
Width70.4 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.668.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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