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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: $1,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $28,084
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230   185
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160  
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     93
Bodyside moldings     240
Navigation system     1,600
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172   120
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119  
Cargo net     31
Universal garage door opener     61
Bodyside moldings     156
Navigation system     1,335
Options (change) 7,890 3,110 2,166
Options (change) 6,983 2,678 1,703
Destination 605 605 725
Total Price $32,095 $31,115 $32,886
Total Invoice $29,414 $28,623 $30,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,059
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,665
Model Year200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Touring
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$32,886
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$31,115$29,056
Cost Above Minimum$780$0$0
Total Invoice$29,414$28,623$30,512
Adjustments for Features-1830-3,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,231$28,623$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$608$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaForester
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,755$2,555$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-3,554

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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 headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
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 Touring

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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